How much does a perovskite solar module cost?

In our module cost analysis, both Module A and Module B were estimated to produce perovskite solar modules at a cost in the range of 0.21–0.28 US$/W. We calculated the LCOE of a perovskite solar module by assuming a module cost of 0.25 US$/W and a lifetime of 15 years.

What is a perovskite solar cell?

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs), as the next generation PV technology, have been receiving widespread attention since its appearance because of high efficiency and potentially low manufacturing cost .

How much does a perovskite sub-cell cost?

From Figure 2 A, the perovskite sub-cell costs $0.150/W DC (“load and clean TCO-coated glass” through “sputter TCO”), the Si sub-cell costs $0.133/W DC, and the remaining module costs not from the sub-cells amounts to $0.088/W DC (“tabbing and stringing” through “testing, sorting, warehouse”).

Can perovskites be stacked on a silicon photovoltaic?

Perovskites can also be stacked on top of silicon photovoltaics to improve performance. The current record efficiency of perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells stands at 34.6 percent, an impressive 7 percent improvement compared to the best silicon cells. But manufacturing high quality perovskites at a low cost has proven challenging.

Will perovskite solar cells become more cost-competitive?

Perovskite solar cells could become more cost-competitive as tariffs on silicon imports shift the market and perovskite companies shift their focus away from incremental efficiency gains and toward scaled, innovative manufacturing.

Are perovskite-silicon solar cells a breakthrough?

This improves the cells’ performance but also adds to manufacturing costs. When British solar manufacturer Oxford PV shipped the first commercial order of perovskite-silicon solar cells last September, it was touted as a breakthrough in the industry.