Ulrich W. Paetzold

In the laboratory, perovskite solar cells already reach effectiveness above 25 percent. Compared to silicon solar cells of similar effectiveness, the preliminary materials used in the former situation are more affordable and manufacturing methods are less complex. Until now, nonetheless, this has only been true on the little scale.

Scientists at the German Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have actually produced perovskite solar modules with virtually no scaling losses. They combined serial interconnection by laser with vacuum processing of all layers of the solar cell.

Photovoltaics emphatically adds to lasting power supply. The performance of solar cells in straight converting light energy right into electric power depends upon the product made use of. Metal-halide perovskites are considered really encouraging materials for solar cells of the future generation. With these semiconductors called after their unique crystal structure, a significant boost in efficiency was attained in the past years.

Scientists from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a brand-new manufacture strategy based on inkjet printing that might make it possible for quick, effective and also scalable production of perovskite solar cells.