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.

Can perovskite solar cells be commercialized?

Specifically, the LCOE of the single-junction perovskite solar cell (module B) is in line with the previous report, 24 which is 21% lower than that of a traditional silicon solar cell (module A). This shows the great commercialization potential of perovskite solar cells if the final products can reach those assumptions during manufacturing.

How accurate is a perovskite solar cell cost estimate?

The bottom-up calculations are slower but more precise than any other estimation technique. [30 - 32] The literature on a cost estimate of the Perovskite Solar Cell Technology is relatively low compared to 19 794 papers on Perovskite Solar Cell Research (source: Web of Science).

Are perovskite solar cells more efficient than silicon solar cells?

Comparing with silicon solar cells (module A), the current lifetimes of perovskite modules are far below the effective module lifetime as calculated, motivating efforts to extend of the lifetime of perovskite PVs with quantitative justifications. Figure 6. The LCOE Decrease Rate of Module Lifetime and Efficiency

Are perovskite solar cells competitive in the context of LCOE?

We found that perovskite PVs (both single junction and multi-junction) are competitive in the context of LCOE if the module lifetime is comparable with that of c-silicon solar cells. This encourages further efforts to push perovskite tandem modules onto the market in the future.

Are perovskite precursors available for 1twp production?

These data confirm the availability of the perovskite precursors to achieve 1TWp production in the next years. Nevertheless, a critical point must be highlighted: the current trend of replacing methylammonium with formamidinium or cesium cations may have an impact on the cost and availability of the precursors.