Overview

• Physicists at Paderborn University develop a new solar cell design using tetracene to enhance efficiency.
• The integration of tetracene into silicon solar cells leads to a significant increase in energy conversion.
• Computer simulations reveal that defects at the tetracene-silicon interface accelerate exciton transfer, boosting efficiency.
• The annual energy from solar radiation exceeds global energy demand by over 5000 times, highlighting the potential of photovoltaics.
• The breakthrough could lead to the design of more efficient solar cells, tapping into solar energy's untapped potential.