Perovskite Solar Market Dominance: Spatial ALD Key to Success

The global energy transition is more than a challenge; it is the cornerstone of a sustainable future. As we shift away from fossil fuels, the role of advanced photovoltaics has never been more critical. The future of solar energy lies in our ability to design cells that are not only highly efficient but also scalable and cost-effective. I am pleased to share that our latest research, "Synergistic nanophotonic and work-function engineering in HTL-free carbon-based perovskite solar cells employing a double electron transport layer,"has been published in Scientific Reports. In this study, we addressed the efficiency hurdles in HTL-free carbon-based perovskite solar cells by employing a synergistic approach: combining advanced nanophotonic light management with precision work-function engineering. I am honored to have served as a corresponding author on this project, working alongside a dedicated team to push the boundaries of what is possible in next-generation photovoltaics. We hope this research adds useful findings to the ongoing efforts in the field of carbon-based photovoltaics. Link:https://lnkd.in/erCXXz6P #RenewableEnergy #Photovoltaics #PerovskiteSolarCells

📢 Some recent publications from our research group for researchers and engineers working on #Hydrogen systems, power electronics, power systems, and integrated energy hubs. Enjoy reading them. 🔹 Review papers providing comprehensive overviews of: -Power electronic converters for hydrogen applications: https://lnkd.in/e5PnRzNK -Energy management systems for integrated hydrogen energy systems: https://lnkd.in/efEiYmbR 🔹 Research papers on multilevel rectifiers and DAB modulation and control for high-power green hydrogen production: https://lnkd.in/eHMYFS2S https://lnkd.in/exqw_EQV https://lnkd.in/evBQHaC9 🔹 Two research papers from our The Green Village Energy Hub project, focusing on the modeling, operation, and optimization of future integrated multi-energy systems: https://lnkd.in/eZm4nYFA https://lnkd.in/e25KrrJK Tayebeh (Taba) Faghihi Shadi Khodakaramzadeh Azadeh Kermansaravi, Ph.D. Daan Schat Pavol Bauer Qobad Shafiee Dr. ir. Rohan Shailesh Deshmukh Gautam Rituraj, Ph.D. #Hydrogen #GreenHydrogen #PowerElectronics #PowerSystems #EnergyHub #EnergyManagement #Electrolyzer #DCGrids #RenewableEnergy #SmartGrid

Proud to share that my Master's research in Sustainable Energy Technology at TU Delft has been published! The work focuses on hydrogen energy storage, hybrid energy systems, and The Green Village's energy hub. - TU Delft Green Village Seasonal Storage System: A Case Study of Hybrid Energy Storage (Hydrogen and Battery) - Digital Twin Implementation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Energy Hub Application of TU Delft's Green Village Thanks to everyone who contributed and supported this work. #TUDelft #TheGreenVillage #Hydrogen #EnergyStorage #DigitalTwin #SustainableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Research

This is wild. The solar ceiling just moved. Again. Chinese company LONGi just announced a crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell with 35.5% efficiency - verified by the European Solar Test Installation. To put that in perspective: Commercial panels today: ∼25% This new cell: 35.5% Theoretical limit for this tech: 43% They went from 33.9% in Nov 2023 -> 34.6% in June 2024 -> 35.5% now. That's relentless progress. Yes, NREL hit 39.5% back in 2022 with a different architecture, but that was a lab record for niche applications. What LONGi is doing is pushing tandem technology that could actually be mass-produced. The real question is no longer IF we can make super-efficient cells. It's WHEN we can manufacture them at scale and at a cost that matters. If we can combine 35%+ efficiency with floating platforms like Spain is testing in the Canary Islands, we solve land scarcity AND efficiency in one move. The energy transition is not slowing down. The physics is just getting better. Source: Engadget / LONGi announcement July 18, 2026 #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #Perovskite #CleanTech #EnergyTransition #ClimateTech #SolarPower #Innovation #NetZero #Sustainability #Photovoltaics #LONGi

We are pleased to announce that LONGi has achieved mass production of its ACM (Advanced Contact Matrix) solar cell technology at our facility – a key milestone in scaling next-generation PV. Certified results: 27.6% cell efficiency (Hamelin Institute) and 672W module power (TÜV Rheinland). Production data confirms a 0.2-0.3% efficiency lift and 3-5W power gain, with gigawatt-level pilot qualification already complete. As our Founder & CTO Li Zhenguo noted, a comprehensive IP framework now protects our core materials, processes, and equipment. Rapid cross-site replication – from project kickoff to mass production in just 3 months – underscores our operational excellence. This achievement reinforces our commitment to R&D-manufacturing synergy and industry-leading reliability. We look forward to delivering these high-performance products to our global partners. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWWSGz5H #LONGi #SolarInnovation #ACMBattery #ManufacturingExcellence #RenewableEnergy

Can Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Modules Scale Beyond the Lab to 30x60 cm² Substrates? The transition of perovskite-silicon tandem cells from small-scale laboratory spin coating to commercial-grade dimensions is a monumental hurdle for PV manufacturing. IPVF, in partnership with Voltec Solar under the STAFF project, is addressing this by establishing a dedicated pilot line capable of depositing the active perovskite top layer onto 30 by 60 cm² mini-modules. Scaling up this technology is critical for realizing the thermodynamic efficiency gains of tandem architectures, which directly translate to a lower Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE). Perovskite’s high absorption coefficient means significantly less material is required compared to traditional silicon, lowering the embodied energy of manufacturing and shrinking the carbon footprint of solar electricity production. The pilot line aims to make these thin-film deposition processes robust, repeatable, and highly industry-viable within the European solar ecosystem. By moving away from spin coating toward scalable deposition methods, this effort lays the groundwork for gigawatt-scale tandem PV fabrication. In this short video, you can learn: * How IPVF and Voltec Solar are scaling perovskite deposition to 30x60 cm² substrates. * The economic and environmental benefits of tandem architectures, including material savings and reduced LCOE. * The strategic importance of establishing a robust and scalable thin-film PV supply chain in Europe. 📋 **Clip Abstract** IPVF is constructing a dedicated pilot line to deposit perovskite top layers onto 30x60 cm² tandem mini-modules in collaboration with Voltec Solar. This project aims to bridge the gap between lab-scale efficiency and high-throughput, industrial-scale manufacturing to lower the global LCOE of solar energy. Institut Photovoltaïque d'Ile-de-France (IPVF) - Nicolas VANDAMME This talk was given by Perovskite Connect 2025 in Berlin at the Estrel Join us this year again on 21 and 22 OCT at Perovskite Connect 2026 https://lnkd.in/gsycatcV #PerovskiteSiliconTandem, #LargeAreaPerovskites, #ThinFilmDeposition, #TandemMiniModules, #SolarPhotovoltaics, #GigawattScalePV

I am pleased to share that our paper, "Feasibility of an Inconel mesh for the input absorber of an open cavity receiver at a solar tower", based on research carried out during my time at DLR, has finally been published in Applied Thermal Engineering. This work contributes to the development of high-temperature solar receiver technologies for concentrating solar power applications. While it is always rewarding to see previous research reach publication, my current focus has shifted towards new challenges in modelling hydrogen technologies and future energy systems at Forschungszentrum Jülich. Many thanks to all co-authors and collaborators who contributed to this work. Article: https://lnkd.in/essyn4Z3 #SolarEnergy #CSP #ThermalEngineering #Hydrogen #EnergySystems #Research

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Scientists Found a Way Around the Solar Cell Limit Scientists from Japan and Germany have demonstrated a new way to move beyond one of the biggest limits in solar energy: the Shockley-Queisser limit. For decades, this limit has defined the maximum theoretical efficiency of conventional single-junction solar cells, because much of the Sun’s energy is lost as heat or passes through the material unused. The new research uses a process called singlet fission, where one high-energy photon can generate two useful excitations instead of one. The team combined tetracene-based materials with a molybdenum-based spin-flip emitter and achieved a quantum yield of about 130%, meaning more energy carriers were produced than the number of photons absorbed. This does not mean commercial solar panels are suddenly 130% efficient. The work is still at the laboratory stage. But it shows a promising path for using high-energy blue light more effectively and could help future solar cells become more powerful without completely changing the basic architecture of photovoltaic technology. In this Xenon Lab News episode, we explain how singlet fission works, why the Shockley-Queisser limit matters, and why this discovery could become an important step toward next-generation solar panels. #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels #SingletFission #ShockleyQueisserLimit #RenewableEnergy #Photovoltaics #CleanEnergy #QuantumTechnology #MaterialScience #TechNews #XenonLab

Solar Cell & Photovoltaic (PV) Technology — ☀️⚡✍️ Harnessing sunlight to generate electricity is one of the greatest achievements of modern science. This note explains the fundamentals of solar cells and the photovoltaic (PV) effect with clear illustrations, semiconductor concepts, and easy-to-understand diagrams. Topics covered: • What is a solar cell? • Photovoltaic (PV) effect and light-to-electricity conversion • Working principle of a p–n junction solar cell • Structure of a crystalline silicon solar cell • Energy band diagram and charge carrier generation • I–V characteristics and performance parameters (Voc, Isc, Fill Factor, Efficiency) • Types of solar cells (Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, Thin-Film, Perovskite) • Factors affecting solar cell efficiency • Advantages, limitations, and real-world applications From rooftop solar panels to satellites and electric vehicles, photovoltaic technology is driving the global transition toward clean, renewable, and sustainable energy. © Nanoencryption: Removing barriers in the way of science. #Nanoencryption #SolarCell #Photovoltaics #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Semiconductor #PNJunction #EnergyMaterials #CleanEnergy #PerovskiteSolarCells #MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #ScienceEducation #Research #STEM