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A Stage‐Gate Framework for Upscaling of Single‐Junction Perovskite Photovoltaics

Karen Forberich, Steve Albrecht, Luigi Angelo Castriotta, Andreas Distler, Jens Hauch, Thomas Kirchartz, Ulrich W. Paetzold, Susan Schorr, Christian Sprau, Bernd Stannowski, Simon Ternes, Eva Unger, Thomas Unold, Christoph J. Brabec

Advanced Energy Materials· Volume 15· Issue 13
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Abstract

Abstract To address the challenge of upscaling single‐junction perovskite photovoltaics (PV) toward market‐relevant performance in a structured and efficient manner, a stage‐gate approach that divides the process into stages according to technology readiness levels (TRLs) is proposed. Whereas the first stage contains only material research, the later stages are concerned with the development from lab‐scale devices to large‐area modules, and properties such as device size as well as processing methods are adapted step‐by‐step toward commercializable techniques. The stages are connected by gates that specify the criteria that must be met for a material or process to be transferred to the next stage. In addition, a literature survey for the keywords “perovskite” and “module” is performed. This analysis shows that most of the reported modules have an area between 10 cm2 and 20 cm2, corresponding to stage 3 or TRL 5 in the scheme, and operational stability is often incompletely reported. These findings analysis indicate a significant gap in the research focus on large‐area modules and elevated stress and field tests, which are essential for transitioning to commercial applications. It is suggested to use the proposed stage‐gate process as an efficient and structured guideline toward commercializing perovskite PV.
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Electronic materials

OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films · Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties

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Affiliations

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH Helmholtz Institute Erlangen‐Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN) Department. of High Throughput Methods in Photovoltaics 91058 Erlangen Germany

Friedrich‐Alexander‐Universität Erlangen‐Nürnberg Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i‐MEET) 91058 Erlangen Germany

Solar Energy Division, HySPRINT Photovoltaics Lab Department Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells Helmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin 12489 Berlin Germany

CHOSE (Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy) Department of Electronic Engineering University of Rome Tor Vergata Via del Politecnico 1 Rome 00133 Italy

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH Institute of Energy Materials and Devices (IMD) Photovoltaik (IMD‐3), Wilhelm‐Johnen Straße 52425 Jülich Germany

Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) 76344 Eggenstein‐Leopoldshafen Germany

Department Structure and Dynamics of Energy Materials Helmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Hahn‐Meitner‐Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany

Institute of Geological Sciences Freie Universität Berlin Malteserstr. 74–100 12249 Berlin Germany

Light Technology Institute Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany

Solar Energy Division Competence Centre Photovoltaics Berlin (PVcomB) Helmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin 12489 Berlin Germany

Solar Energy Division, HySPRINT Innovation Lab Department Hybrid Materials Formation and Scaling Helmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin 12489 Berlin Germany

Funding

HORIZON EUROPE Framework Programme · Horizon 2020 Framework Programme

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