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A Perspective on Perovskite Solar Cells: Emergence, Progress, and Commercialization
Pengyu Zhang1,2, Menglin Li1, Wen-Cheng Chen3
1School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China.
Frontiers in Chemistry
|April 28, 2022
Summary
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer a promising low-cost, efficient photovoltaic technology. Addressing stability and toxicity challenges is key for commercializing PSCs in solar modules and tandem applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Renewable Energy
- Photovoltaics
Background:
- Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have rapidly advanced in light-to-electric conversion efficiencies.
- Significant research efforts have improved PSC device efficiency and stability through compositional, process, and interfacial engineering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the development of PSCs from discovery to commercialization.
- To compare the merits and disadvantages of PSCs against silicon photovoltaic technologies for commercial applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature and research progress in PSC development.
- Analysis of compositional, process, and interfacial engineering advancements.
- Comparative assessment of PSCs and silicon photovoltaics.
Main Results:
- PSCs demonstrate great potential as a next-generation, low-cost, efficient photovoltaic technology.
- Improvements in efficiency and stability have been achieved through extensive research.
- PSCs offer solution processability and low manufacturing costs.
Conclusions:
- Limited stability and element toxicity are key challenges for PSC commercialization.
- PSCs show promise for low-cost modules and tandem configurations in the photovoltaic market.
