perovskite solar cells

New, durable tandem perovskite-silicon solar cells can surpass plain silicon on conversion efficiency, pushing the cost of solar power down even farther than it is today (cropped, courtesy of Tandem PV).

No Wonder Oil Execs Are Skittish, They Know Perovskite Solar Cells Are Coming

US President Donald Trump’s easy-peasy takeover of the Venezuelan oil industry is already hitting speed bumps, to the surprise of exactly no-one, except maybe Trump himself. The near-term obstacles include fast-moving security concerns as well as structural issues. However, the real problem is the long-term persistence of the global decarbonization … [continued]

NREL-Led Research Effort Adds Salt, Boosts Performance of Perovskites

Using an ionic salt to replace the fullerene layer in perovskite solar cells boosted their performance, efficiency, and durability, according to a global research effort led by scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Their findings appear in the journal Science. The researchers said their findings point to a promising … [continued]

ChatGPT generated a panoramic image illustrating "Laboratory vs. Field Reality": on the left, scientists examine small, high-efficiency perovskite cells in a lab; on the right, workers install conventional silicon PV modules across a sprawling solar farm

Reality Check: Can Perovskite Really Outshine Silicon PV?

Perovskite solar is getting another moment in the sun, with outlandish claims matched by a lack of global perspective on advances. It’s worth stepping carefully through the various dimensions of this photovoltaic technology, weighing what enthusiasts say against what’s demonstrably true today. In doing so, it’s obvious that perovskite’s pathway … [continued]