<ul><li>A team of scientists at the University of Queensland (UQ) has achieved a world record in solar energy efficiency.</li><li>The team created a solar cell made from tin halide perovskite (THP) with an efficiency of 16.65%.</li><li>The new THP solar cells are eco-friendly and could be cheaper and quicker to produce compared to traditional silicon-based panels.</li><li>The breakthrough could also have potential applications in lasers, sensors, and electronic devices, and even powering electric aircraft.</li></ul>

Scientists set new solar power record with eco-friendly tin-based panels

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