Commercialization

Earlier this week, the equipment moving ceremony for the perovskite photovoltaic cell pilot line of Hefei BOE Solar Technology was held in Hefei Xinzhan High-tech Zone. This follows BOE's recent decision to invest in a new pilot line for the production of perovskite solar cells.

It was reported that Hefei BOE Solar Technology was established in March 2024. The perovskite photovoltaic experimental line (including laboratory) and pilot line projects it invested in and constructed are committed to forming a technical echelon through continuous verification and optimization of material systems, structural design, process routes, etc., to achieve the expected efficiency and life levels, and thus promote perovskite photovoltaic technology from the laboratory to industrialization.

Australian start-up Halocell will reportedly begin producing flexible 7 centimeter-long photovoltaic strips that are said to generate enough power to replace the pair of disposable batteries in a TV remote, or the charger cable for a set of headphones. This represents the first large-scale manufacturing in Australia of perovskite PV technology.

The 5-volt Halocell perovskite strip. Image credit: Halocell

The Halocell modules will each cost less than a dollar to make and the Company has ambitious plans to produce millions per year, its CEO Paul Moonie said.

Reports suggest that the Japanese government is planning a trial use of perovskite solar cells in solar panels to be installed in Fukushima Prefecture by next March.

Perovskite cells are lighter and more flexible than silicon-based types, making them suitable for use on building walls. The technology is also attracting attention in Japan because the cells are made with iodine compounds, which are domestically available. Sources say perovskite solar panels will be set up at three locations in Fukushima, including the national sports training center. They may also be used along highways.

Oxford PV has announced that it has started the commercialization of tandem solar technology with the first shipment to a U.S.-based customer.

The 72-cell panels, comprised of Oxford PV’s proprietary perovskite-on-silicon solar cells, can reportedly produce up to 20% more energy than a standard silicon panel. They will be used in a utility-scale installation, reducing the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and contributing to more efficient land use by generating more electricity from the same area.

Saule Technologies recently shared that its PESL (Perovskite Electronic Shelf Label) technology - electronic price and advertising labels powered by perovskite photovoltaic cells - have been installed at Żabka Eko Smart in Poznan, Poland. In addition, the same venue sports Saule's blinds that allow for generating energy from both natural and artificial light.

Saule shared that these unique technologies are aimed at improving the work of Żabka stores and increasing the comfort of customers and employees while maintaining care for the environment. 

Saule Technologies recently announced the launch of the first installation of photovoltaic blinds - sun breakers with perovskite solar cells - In Lublin, Poland. This first-in-the-world commercial implementation of perovskite solar cell technology was a collaboration with the client company Aliplast.

Image from Saule Technologies' website

Saule Technologies, which recently celebrated the opening of its first production line of perovskite solar cells, now marks another milestone in its development in the form of premiering its solar sun blinds with perovskite solar cells on the Aliplast factory facade in Lublin. The first part of the project was completed' sun blinds with over 32m² of perovskite solar modules were installed.