New Manufacturing Method Improves Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have developed a perovskite solar cell with an efficiency of over 26%.
This is the highest efficiency ever achieved for a perovskite solar cell, and it is significantly higher than the efficiency of conventional solar cells, which typically range from 15% to 22%.
Perovskite solar cells are made from a material called perovskite, which is a type of crystal structure that is known for its ability to convert light into electricity. However, perovskite solar cells have been challenging to develop because they are unstable and can degrade over time.
The IIT Bombay researchers were able to overcome this challenge by using a new type of perovskite material that is more stable. They also used a new method for manufacturing the solar cells that improved their efficiency.
The IIT Bombay researchers believe that their solar cells could be used in a variety of applications, including building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), which is a type of solar panel that is integrated into the building’s roof or walls.
The development of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells is a significant advancement in the field of solar energy. It is possible that perovskite solar cells could one day become a viable alternative to conventional solar cells.
Key Points
- IIT Bombay researchers have developed a perovskite solar cell with an efficiency of over 26%.
- This is the highest efficiency ever achieved for a perovskite solar cell.
- Perovskite solar cells are made from a material called perovskite, which is a type of crystal structure that is known for its ability to convert light into electricity.
- The IIT Bombay researchers were able to overcome the challenge of instability in perovskite solar cells by using a new type of perovskite material and a new method for manufacturing the solar cells.
- The IIT Bombay researchers believe that their solar cells could be used in a variety of applications, including building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).
- The development of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells is a significant advancement in the field of solar energy.