Perovskite-based solar panels

Alex
Alex Registered Users Posts: 12
After all the talk about Perovskite-based solar panels for at least two years I've read now that production is supposed to start next year. The advantages in terms of cost seem very attractive but it also seems the technology isn't really mature enough yet.

What do you think, will it have any significant (positive) effect on the solar business in the foreseeable future?

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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,613 admin
    You probably don't want to spend a lot of money on them yet... Solar radiation (thermal and UV) and temperature cycling/sealing against moisture/oxygen/whatnot--I would let somebody else get some age on the panels and see how long they last in real life.

    Just a general statement--Not based on Perovskite properties specifically (don't know anything about it).

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
  • Alex
    Alex Registered Users Posts: 12
    Yeah, that's roughly what I'm thinking, too.

    If anyone happens to know a bit more about this issue I'm grateful for any input!