UNSW to field-test perovskite solar modules in $18m project
UNSW Sydney researchers will field-test up to 160 commercial-sized perovskite and perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules. The project is worth $18 million and runs for five years.
Up to 160 commercial-sized perovskite and tandem modules will be tested in an $18 million, five-year UNSW project.
What does UNSW's $18m perovskite solar module field test mean for solar installers?
Electricians and solar installers may eventually work with perovskite modules. This is a long-term field trial, so there is no immediate change to installs, but it may shape future products and warranties.
Key takeaways
- UNSW Sydney will field-test up to 160 commercial-sized perovskite and tandem solar modules.
- The research project is worth $18 million and will run for five years.
- Modules include both perovskite and perovskite-silicon tandem designs.
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