Next-gen solar
UNSW Sydney engineers worked with energy company UtmoLight to set a world-record efficiency for a large-area perovskite solar submodule. The article gives no figures or commercial timeline.
What does the UNSW perovskite solar record mean for solar installers?
Electricians and solar installers may eventually see perovskite panels, but the article gives no commercial timeline, so there is no immediate impact on installs, pricing or standards.
Key takeaways
- UNSW Sydney engineers partnered with UtmoLight on perovskite solar technology.
- The team achieved a world-record efficiency for a large-area perovskite solar submodule.
- The article gives no commercial release date or pricing for the technology.
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