Funded for Future: Graphene-Powered Perovskite PV

• First Graphene, Halocell Energy, and QUT have secured an AUD$2 million grant to develop perovskite solar cells, leveraging graphene-based materials to create cost-effective solutions. Validation of these materials will aid in the large-scale commercial production.

First Graphene, Halocell Energy and the Queensland University of Technology have secured an AUD$2 million grant to develop and commercialize the fabrication of perovskite solar cells. The project aims to develop cost-effective graphene-based electrode replacements for currently used high-cost conductor materials. First Graphene plans to focus on the research, development and provision of graphene formulations for use in cell manufacturing. QUT will bring material development, facilities for advanced material characterization and testing. Validation of graphene-based materials will help build a business case for commercial production of both perovskite cells and the materials needed to make them in large volumes.

Can Graphene-Based Electrodes Replace High-Cost Conductors for Perovskite Solar Cells?

• The use of graphene-based electrodes has the potential to reduce the cost of perovskite solar cells by up to 20 percent.
• Graphene-based electrodes could replace the high-cost conductor materials used in perovskite solar cells.
• Graphene-based electrodes are lighter and more flexible than their high-cost counterparts, making them suitable for use in a wide range of applications.
• Graphene-based electrodes have higher electrical conductivity than the current high-cost conductors, resulting in an increase in the efficiency of the solar cells.
• Graphene-based electrodes are more stable than other materials, offering increased reliability and durability.
• The cost of production of graphene-based electrodes could be significantly lower than the cost of the high-cost conductor materials.
• Graphene-based electrodes can also be used in tandem with other materials to further increase the efficiency of the solar cells.