Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have presented an innovative approach to improving perovskite solar cells that may propel them to the forefront of sustainable energy solutions. According to a newly published study in the esteemed journal Nature, the team has successfully prolonged the lifespan and enhanced the efficiency of perovskite solar cells to match those of the pricier silicon variants by integrating slender layers of perovskite into the top and bottom portions of the cell interface.
KAUST anticipates that this advancement will prompt increased investment in solar technology by nations and businesses globally. The study’s primary author, Randi Azmi, a post-doctoral researcher at KAUST, highlighted the cost-effectiveness and versatility of perovskite solar cells. “Perovskite solar cells cost about half as much to produce as their silicon counterparts and offer greater flexibility, broadening the scope of their potential applications,” Azmi explained. Furthermore, these innovative solar cells are on track to surpass silicon-based cells in power capacity due to their ability to absorb a more extensive range of the visible light spectrum.