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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have achieved high power conversion efficiencies.
  • Commercialization is hindered by limited stability and unproven upscaling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize advances in PSCs toward commercial viability.
  • To identify remaining challenges and propose solutions for PSC commercialization.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing recent progress in PSC stability and upscaling.
  • Discussing standardized protocols for distinguishing degradation factors.
  • Analyzing accelerated aging tests and degradation kinetics for lifetime prediction.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress has been made in PSC efficiency and stability.
  • Standardized protocols are being developed to understand degradation.
  • Accelerated aging tests aid in predicting device lifetimes.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing stability and upscaling are critical for PSC commercialization.
  • Insights from mature photovoltaic technologies can guide PSC development.
  • Further research on degradation mechanisms and standardized testing is essential.