Can a film improve the performance of solar cells?

Finnish technology company ICS has developed a similar film solution that enhances the amount of light led into solar cells. According to the company, it can increase the performance of solar cells by 5%-10%. “We have found a way to capture and very precisely redirect light beams”, explains Kari Rinko, CTO at ICS.

What is solar energy optic film?

Called Solar Energy Optic (SEO) film, the technology is based on embedded cavity optics, with practical implementation that is not exposed to external influences and contamination. The ultra-thin film is produced by a cost-efficient roll-to-roll process, which the company says makes it scalable and ready for industrial adoption on a global scale.

Could Multi-Material solar panels reach 95% efficiency?

According to Dr Christian Jardine, senior lecturer in energy at Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute and co-founder and technical director at Joju Solar, multi-material panels could theoretically reach 95% efficiency by deploying technologies such as quantum dots, semiconductor particles operating at the nanoscale.

Where are solar cells made?

The majority of solar cells today are made from wafer-thin slices of silicon crystals, most of which are produced in China and Taiwan. The technology was originally developed in the 1950s and has seen a steep fall in price over time.

Are perovskite-based solar cells a good investment?

Another company, Polish startup firm Saule Technologies, is also developing perovskite-based solar cells. The company has recently completed a trial project using the ultra-thin solar cells on construction and development firm Skansa’s Warsaw office. An advantage of perovskite is that it is a relatively cheap material.