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What are laminated monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells?

The very first prototypes of laminated monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells with stable power output efficiencies of up to 20.0% are presented. Moreover, laminated single-junction PSCs are on par with standard sequential layer deposition processed devices in the same architecture.

Can a laminated perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell improve power output efficiencies?

In response, a novel lamination process that increases the degree of freedom in processing the top perovskite solar cell (PSC) is proposed. The very first prototypes of laminated monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells with stable power output efficiencies of up to 20.0% are presented.

What are laminated perovskite solar cells made of?

Except of the different electrodes and substrates, the laminated solar cells are made of the same architecture: substrate/ITO/SnO 2 /perovskite/buffer layer/NiO x /electrode/substrate. Compared to previous literature, 43 the PCE of the presented laminated perovskite solar cells represent a significant advance.

Can solar cells be laminated?

Because they are so thin and lightweight, these solar cells can be laminated onto many different surfaces. For instance, they could be integrated onto the sails of a boat to provide power while at sea, adhered onto tents and tarps that are deployed in disaster recovery operations, or applied onto the wings of drones to extend their flying range.

Do laminated perovskite solar cells improve shunt and series resistance?

Compared to the laminated perovskite solar cells without the buffer layer, the devices demonstrate an increased FF (see Figures S3 and S5, Supporting Information), which is directly related to an improved shunt and series resistance.

What are ultralight fabric solar cells?

Credit: Melanie Gonick, MIT MIT engineers have developed ultralight fabric solar cells that can quickly and easily turn any surface into a power source. These durable, flexible solar cells, which are much thinner than a human hair, are glued to a strong, lightweight fabric, making them easy to install on a fixed surface.