For decades, the familiar blue rectangles of silicon solar panels have dominated rooftops across the globe with the increasing adoption of solar energy. While these panels have become aSilicon solar cells have undergone significant advancements, reaching near-peak efficiencies. However, a fundamental limitation exists – the material’s band gap. This property dictates the range of light energy a cell can convert into electricity.
The potential benefits of projects like SuPerTandem are significant, because the higher the efficiency, the less expensive solar power will be at the end of the dayPerovskite offers additional benefits beyond its tunable band gap. Fu emphasizes the environmentally friendly and cost-effective nature of perovskite production.