New solar energy technology is always coming out and it is great to see new developments in a very promising industry. Is solar energy technology improving? Is solar energy technology improving fast enough? What is the latest technology in solar panels?

I am going to try and answer those questions for you. What is solar energy technology today? What are the latest technologies? What is the future of solar energy technology? How can we improve it?

Crystalline Silicon-Based Solar Cells

Solar energy technology is moving forward. One new technology that has hit the market hard is crystalline silicon-based solar cells. The main attraction of these panels is that they are lightweight, durable, and cheap. This is the reason why they have become so popular in recent times. It is quite possible that crystalline silicon-based panels could even compete with traditional energy technology by 2021.

Solar Thermal Power Conversion System

Another important new solar energy technology is the solar thermal power conversion system. These panels convert solar energy into thermal energy at a higher rate than conventional systems. This makes them highly efficient and economical. These new types of thermal systems may be able to compete with a new type of concentrating solar power or CSP system by 2021.

There are also exciting developments on the research and development front, with regards to new solar panels. Researchers are working feverishly on finding a material that has a better effect on solar panel efficiency. They want to develop this material into a … READ MORE ...