Imagine a solar panel that is cheaper to make and more flexible than current silicon ones, almost like printing a high-tech film. This project is figuring out how to make these panels in large sizes without losing power or wearing out quickly. It's like moving from a small kitchen experiment to a giant industrial bakery for solar energy.
Europe is lagging behind China and North America in the mass production of perovskite solar cells. There is a critical need to move from small lab samples to large-area, stable, and sustainable modules that can be manufactured at scale.
Large-area perovskite solar modules (900 cm2) and a design for a 200 MW pilot production line.
If you are a farm operator dealing with the need to generate power without blocking sunlight for crops — this project developed semi-transparent modules that allow light through while capturing energy. This enables dual land use for food and power production.
If you are an energy company dealing with the high cost of traditional silicon panels — this project developed a pathway for 200 MW pilot lines and 5 GW production capacity. This allows for massive scaling of next-generation PV products in Europe.
If you are a glass manufacturer dealing with the demand for energy-generating windows — this project developed semi-transparent modules with over 95% bifaciality. This transforms standard building surfaces into active power plants.
Based on available project data, the project focuses on using low manufacturing costs associated with organometal halide perovskites to compete with current PV options.
The project explores the design of a 200 MW pilot line with a total production capacity of 5 GW in Europe.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the consortium includes 14 industry partners and 4 SMEs to establish a manufacturing pathway.
The targets are 22% efficiency for 900 cm2 opaque modules and 20% for semi-transparent modules.
Reliability is monitored through indoor and outdoor field tests conducted in line with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward industrialization, with 64% of its 22 partners being industry players. This includes a strong mix of 6 large enterprises (such as TotalEnergies, EDF, and Engie) and 4 SMEs, ensuring that the research is directly tied to commercial viability and large-scale energy infrastructure.
Contact IMEC in Belgium for technical specifications on the pilot line design.
Contact us to connect with the LAPERITIVO consortium for early adoption of perovskite module technology.
