Perovskite solar cell economics

Can perovskite solar cells replace silicon-based and thin-film solar cells?

1. Introduction Perovskite solar cell (PSC) technologies have been under intensive research and development in recent years, due to their potential in replacing commercial silicon-based and thin-film solar cells at a lower cost and a higher efficiency.

Are perovskites the future of solar energy?

After quickly demonstrating potential for high-efficiency solar energy using lower cost materials and lower energy in fabrication compared to today’s silicon PV technology, perovskites are well on their way to commercialization.

What is a perovskite solar cell?

Structure and manufacture of perovskite solar cells A perovskite solar cell (PSC) is a type of solar cell in which the light-harvesting active layer is a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly an organic-inorganic lead or tin halide-based substance. To produce PSCs, perovskite manufacturing must be scaled up.

How can perovskite materials be integrated into PV?

The development of tandem modules – where a perovskite top cell is deposited on top of a silicon bottom cell – represents another promising integration route for perovskite materials in PV.

How stable are perovskite solar cells in the inert atmosphere?

The caffeine-based PVSK system was reported as thermally stable at 85 °C for over 1300 h and attained a PCE as high as 20.25%. The major studies on thermal stability improvement of PSCs in the inert atmosphere are tabulated in Table 2. Table 2. Improvement in thermal stability of perovskite solar cells in inert atmosphere.

What factors affect perovskite solar cells' chemical stability?

3. Improvement in chemical stability of perovskite solar cells under different conditions PSCs' chemical stability, which is defined as chemical reaction series occurring within the perovskite films under various atmospheric and environmental circumstances, is the most important factor influencing their stability .