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By tweaking the chemical composition of the material to create a ‘triple’ perovskite, scientists at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory say they have overcome one of the technology’s inherent stability issues and fabricated a perovskite cell which achieved 27% efficiency in a tandem format with a silicon device. March 9, 2020Mark Hutchins Though perovskite […]
Saudi researchers have developed a cell which is said to exhibit improved structural and optoelectronic properties as well as enhanced carrier mobility and diffusion lengths. The feat was achieved by reducing voltage losses using a new passivation technique. February 12, 2020Emiliano Bellini The team from KAUST are helping turn conventional perovskite architecture on its head. […]
Researchers from three Japanese universities have developed a process based on inkjet printing they say could reduce the cost of perovskite solar cell production. The group fabricated small cells with efficiencies as high as 13.19%, a figure they claim is promising enough to offer the possibility of scaling up to commercial production. February 11, 2020Mark […]
A group of chemists at Russia’s RUDN University has developed a series of compounds based on methylammonium iodide and iodine, which it says could be used to produce perovskite solar devices without the need for toxic solvent materials. This would also allow perovskite cells to be manufactured without chemical products to be disposed of. February […]
Solar module manufacturers should begin testing new technologies in higher-value niche markets, say scientists at the U.S. institution. For example, bringing perovskite technology directly to the mainstream market remains prohibitive in terms of initial investment but segments such as building-integrated PV or microelectronics devices may offer better routes to commercial maturity. February 7, 2020Emiliano Bellini […]
pv magazine: When can we expect the first perovskite modules from serial production with performance warranties of 20 years and longer? Tom Aernouts from Belgium research institute Imec. Image: imec Tom Aernouts: Within two to three years, perovskite-based modules, perovskite-silicon-tandem cells and thin film perovskite cells will be commercially available. Today, tens of companies all […]
European research group Solliance says its perovskite modules have passed three key industry standard reliability tests: Light soaking, damp heat and thermal cycling. The group said it is the first time perovskite modules of that size have achieved such results and represents a milestone in the technology’s move toward commercialization. January 23, 2020Mark Hutchins Perovskite […]
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