In November 2023, a buzzy photo voltaic know-how broke yet one more world document for effectivity. The earlier document had existed for less than about 5 months—and it possible gained’t be lengthy earlier than it too is out of date.

This astonishing acceleration in effectivity features comes from a particular breed of next-­technology photo voltaic know-how: perovskite tandem photo voltaic cells. These cells layer the normal silicon with supplies that share a novel crystal construction.

However there’s only one drawback—perovskites have stumbled on the subject of precise deployment. Whereas silicon photo voltaic cells can final for many years, few perovskite tandem panels have even been examined exterior. Learn the complete story.

—Emma Foehringer Service provider

Tremendous-efficient photo voltaic cells are simply one among MIT Know-how Evaluate’s 10 Breakthrough Applied sciences for 2024. Take a look at the remainder of the record and vote for the ultimate eleventh breakthrough—we’ll reveal the winner in April.

+ To study extra concerning the guarantees of the next-generation of photo voltaic know-how and the race to deliver it to market, take a look at Emma Foehringer Service provider’s fascinating story.

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