Imagine printing solar cells onto flexible foil like a giant newspaper press instead of baking rigid glass plates. This project makes those 'printed' panels work just as well as the expensive lab versions. It uses a special aluminum foil that lets the panels handle high heat without melting, making them tougher and cheaper to produce.
Current perovskite solar cells work well in labs but fail when scaled up to industrial sizes. They often lack the durability and stability needed for a 20-year commercial lifespan.
A roll-to-roll manufacturing process for flexible perovskite modules. This includes optimized ink formulations and a specialized aluminum-based substrate for high-temperature processing.
If you are a solar manufacturer dealing with the high cost and rigidity of silicon cells — this project developed a roll-to-roll process for flexible perovskite modules. This allows for production at a cost of 0.14 USD/W with a carbon footprint 50% lower than traditional c-Si technology.
If you are a construction supplier dealing with the weight and fragility of glass PV — this project developed flexible modules with an area >900 cm². These lightweight panels can be integrated into curved surfaces while maintaining a power conversion efficiency >20%.
If you are a hardware company dealing with the need for lightweight, durable energy sources — this project developed perovskite cells targeting a 20-year operational lifetime. This enables the creation of flexible, long-lasting chargers for outdoor gear.
Based on project objectives, the target production cost at roll-to-roll scale is 0.14 USD/W.
Yes, the project focuses on roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing to produce modules with an area exceeding 900 cm².
The commercial substrate foil based on aluminum with fluorinated-tin-oxide (FTO) is the intellectual property of HyET Solar.
The project aims to achieve an operational stability exceeding 20 years, rivaling current commercial thin film PV technologies.
It is designed to support the REPowerEU plan by fast-tracking the market uptake of flexible perovskite PV technology.
The consortium is highly balanced for commercialization, consisting of 15 partners across 9 countries. With a 27% industry ratio (4 industrial partners, including 2 SMEs), the project bridges the gap between 6 universities and 4 research centers. The inclusion of HyET Solar as an end-user ensures that the technology is developed with a specific commercial IP (aluminum FTO substrate) and a clear path to market.
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