Volts What's the deal with perovskite solar?
35 snips
Jul 31, 2024 
Joel Jean, co-founder and CEO of Swift Solar, dives into the groundbreaking world of perovskite solar cells. He highlights their impressive efficiency and lightweight design, setting them apart from traditional silicon panels. Joel discusses the challenges these innovative cells face, like stability and manufacturing hurdles, while maintaining an optimistic view on their market potential. Expectations for commercialization and the transformative impact on solar technology and U.S. manufacturing jobs make for a riveting conversation!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Perovskite Definition
- Silicon, the standard material for solar panels, has a crystalline structure that captures specific light wavelengths.
- Perovskites offer a different structure, not a specific material, enabling diverse light capture.
Material Swapping
- By swapping materials in perovskites, you change the band gap, affecting light absorption.
- This tunability allows perovskites to absorb different wavelengths more efficiently than silicon.
Tandem Solar Cells
- Tandem solar cells combine different materials to capture a wider light spectrum.
- Perovskites can be layered atop silicon, with each absorbing different wavelengths efficiently.