The National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE) at IIT Bombay has marked a significant stride in perovskite solar cell (PSC) technology, achieving an efficiency exceeding 26%. This was accomplished through a novel method involving the fabrication of a semi-transparent PSC, which was then paired with a silicon-based solar cell. Addressing the Stability Challenge in PSCs While PSCs offer lower fabrication costs and high efficiency, they present a notable stability challenge. The IIT Bombay team tackled this by innovatively combining the PSC with a silicon solar cell in a tandem configuration, enabling the device to convert a larger portion … Continue reading IIT Bombay Achieves 26% Efficiency in Solar Cell Tech!