Oxford PV is delivering its first commercial perovskite solar modules to US customers. The 72-cell solar modules have an efficiency of 24.5% and, according to the company, can generate up to 20% more energy than conventional silicon modules.
Earlier this year, the company set a new efficiency world record of 26.9% with its 60-cell residential-sized module, unveiled at this year’s Intersolar. It claims to have a “clear roadmap” to bring the technology to over 30% efficiency.
ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 2 months ago
This is encouraging news. But don’t perovskite solar panels degrade much quicker than silicon ones? I know they had found ways of prolonging their life by using lasers to ‘smooth out’ and strengthen the crystal structure of the perovskite. But even with that the last I heard was that they would still only last few a few (2-7) years.
ArtikBanana@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Copying from a previous comment of mine:
doi.org/10.1039/D2SE00096B
ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Oh wow, that’s a big step forward in longevity!
Thanks for the quote.