Photovoltaic Research Publications

NREL’s photovoltaic research leads to hundreds of journal articles, conference papers, technical reports, presentations, and patents each year.

Our publications cover a range of topics, from cutting-edge fundamental science to international protocols for solar panel qualification testing.

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Featured Publications

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Enhancing Electron Diffusion Length in Narrow Bandgap Perovskites for Efficient Monolithic Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells

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Exceeding 20% Efficiency With in Situ Group V Doping in Polycrystalline CdTe Solar Cells

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Gallium Arsenide Solar Cells Grown at Rates Exceeding 300 μm h−1 by Hydride Vapor Phase Epitaxy

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NREL maintains records of the highest confirmed conversion efficiencies for research cells and champion modules. View the latest charts, and download our efficiency data.

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