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Perovskite research explores next-generation photovoltaic materials that could significantly improve solar cell efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs for the energy sector.
Solar perovskite finds a way to overcome one of its major commercial hurdles: light-induced degradation
Researchers from PolyU and Zhejiang University identified a mechanism for light-induced degradation in perovskite solar cells and developed a treatment to repair inter-crystal defects. This advance is significant for solar professionals as it addresses a major obstacle to the large-scale commercialization of this high-efficiency photovoltaic technology.
IoT rig tracks perovskite solar windows through a real winter
A field study in Peshawar tracked two semi-transparent perovskite window modules through a full winter using low-cost IoT logging. This provides real-world seasonal degradation data for BIPV that laboratory simulators cannot replicate.
China's solar technology plan signals new phase in global renewable energy industry
China's Ministry of Commerce proposed a framework to prohibit exports of advanced solar manufacturing technologies, including perovskite and tandem cells, while restricting others. This move impacts global supply chains by controlling the transfer of key production methods to other nations.
Ultra-thin perovskite solar cells achieve near-27% efficiency, expanding clean energy potential
Researchers from Southeast University and Soochow University published a method for flexible perovskite solar cells achieving near 27% efficiency in small-scale devices. This progress in efficiency and stability is significant for expanding solar applications to curved or mobile surfaces where rigid panels are impracti
Flexible, Film-Light Solar Panels Expand Applications on Curved Surfaces
Researchers in China have developed a flexible perovskite solar cell with an efficiency of nearly 27% that meets the IEC 63163 stability standard. This achievement provides a critical foundation for transitioning flexible photovoltaic technology from laboratory research to industrial production for diverse applications.
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells: 35.5% record efficiency in 2026
LONGi has achieved a certified laboratory efficiency of 35.5% for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, setting a new absolute record. This milestone demonstrates the potential to overcome the physical limits of pure silicon, which is significant for professionals tracking the next generation of high-efficiency photovoltaic technologies.
Serrated Surfaces Could Push All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells Toward 31
A simulation study from Huazhong University of Science and Technology demonstrates that serrated microstructures can reduce reflection losses and increase the simulated efficiency of all-perovskite tandem cells to 31.13 percent. This research is significant for solar professionals as it identifies a specific optical design strategy that could help overcome current efficiency barriers in next-generation perovskite tandem technologies.