Tag: Perovskite solar cells

  • Can AI speed tandem solar cell development?

    Perovskite solar cells are tantalizing for how much more efficient they could be versus silicon solar cells. The problem is stabilizing these cells for real world conditions and scaling the tech to be commercially viable for larger-scale solar applications. We have noted many lab breakthroughs touted here and there over the years, and many solar……

  • Study shows BondLynx stabilizes perovskite solar cells

    Perovskite solar cells (PSCs), compared to conventional silicon solar cells, are lighter weight, more flexible and potentially cheaper to produce. But commercialization is still in question because PSCs lack long-term stability. The problem is rooted in the volatile nature of organic components contained within perovskites which are triggered when exposed to environmental stimuli, like light……

  • First Solar expands perovskite R&D, acquires Sweden’s Evolar

    First Solar strengthened its position in thin film photovoltaics by acquiring Evolar AB, a European leader in perovskite technology. The purchase price is approximately $38 million paid at closing and up to an additional $42 million to be paid subject to certain technical milestones being achieved in the future. The acquisition will accelerate First Solar’s……

  • Purdue engineers create ‘molecular glue’ that improves perovskite solar cell stability

    Purdue University researchers have created new, multifunctional ligands that improve the charge transfer, power conversion capability and long-term stability of perovskite solar cells. That last improvement is especially key as perovskite solar technology works its way out of lab settings and into real world applications. Perovskite is a material that can be formed from different……

  • New perovskite solar cell research eliminates lead release while boosting efficiency

    Perovskite solar cells have attracted interest because, unlike silicon solar cells, they can be mass produced through roll-to-roll processing. Additionally, they are light and colorful, with the versatility to be used in non-traditional settings such as windows and contoured roofs. One limiting factor thus far is the potential environmental risks.Read More — Solar Builder magazine