MBRAUN: Aiding KAUST in Setting New Perovskite Record

• KAUST University in Saudi Arabia breaks new world record in efficiency of perovskite tandem solar cells with the help of MBRAUN systems, reaching 33.7% certified power conversion efficiency. This ultra-high performance photovoltaic technology is essential for fast green energy transition.

KAUST University in Saudi Arabia, with the help of MBRAUN systems, recently set a new world record in the efficiency of perovskite tandem solar cells, reaching 33.7% certified power conversion efficiency. The KAUST Photovoltaic Laboratory, led by Dr Stefaan De Wolf since 2016, has been actively developing the concept of perovskite/silicon tandem cells, resulting in the latest milestone of 33.7%. MBRAUN has been supplying research institutions and industrial customers with gloveboxes, PVD systems and other process equipment in the field of perovskite research for many years. The new world record shows the great promise of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells to deliver ultra-high performance photovoltaic modules, which are essential for achieving fast green energy transition.

What Is the World Record for Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells?

• The world record for perovskite tandem solar cells is 33.7% certified power conversion efficiency, set by KAUST University in Saudi Arabia with the help of MBRAUN Systems.
• The results were achieved by the KAUST Photovoltaic Laboratory, led by Dr. Stefaan De Wolf since 2016.
• This is a major milestone, as perovskite/silicon tandem cells are essential for achieving fast green energy transition.
• MBRAUN Systems has been supplying research institutions and industrial customers with gloveboxes, PVD systems, and other process equipment in the field of perovskite research for many years.
• This world record demonstrates the great potential of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells in delivering ultra-high performance photovoltaic modules.