30/04/2024
Printed solar cells can be adhered to buildings, vehicles, clothing and wearables, and even used in space exploration!
Unlike traditional silicon panels, which are rigid and heavy, printed solar cells are highly efficient, flexible, and decreasing in cost.
CSIRO has developed a a new method for producing fully roll-to-roll printed, flexible solar cells that deliver unprecedented levels of efficiency.
Perovskite is formulated into inks and printed on widely available industrial printers, without the need to use expensive metals like gold, making it much cheaper and versatile.
This gives game-changing opportunities for major industries such as defence, emergency management, construction, agriculture, mining, urban infrastructure and in space!
CSIRO are eager to collaborate with industry and see where this incredible innovation may take off.
Lightweight, flexible solar panels are a step closer to reality after our researchers claimed a new efficiency record for sunlight captured and converted into energy.