Printed, carbon-based perovskite solar cells (CPSCs) are showing huge promise for commercialisation. They can be fabricated using low-cost, earth-abundant materials, and using the simple, commercially… Read More »New Research Pushes Forward the Commercialisation of Printed Perovskite Solar Cells
In the last year, two papers have reported game-changing advancements in roll-to-roll manufacture of perovskite solar cells. The first, in early 2023, by Dr David… Read More »Can Roll-to-Roll Manufacture Provide Industrial Leap for Perovskite Solar Cells?
Cheaper, lighter, more efficient: there are lots of promises associated with the next-generation of photovoltaics (PV). But what is the next generation of PV? And… Read More »What Are Next-Generation Photovoltaics and Why Do We Need Them?
Professor Matthew Davies, lead of Applied Photochemistry and Circular Economy at SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre, Swansea University, has been granted a UNESCO Chair in… Read More »Professor Matthew Davies Awarded a Prestigious UNESCO Chair
The APOLLO project will provide solutions to improve recycling of solar photovoltaics. Eighteen partners from across Europe will combine expertise to improve five key processes:… Read More »SPECIFIC Team is Part of Horizon Europe Project to Improve Solar Panel Recycling
Photovoltaics, including perovskite solar cells, are one of the fastest growing energy technologies. A recent paper from Dr Rhys Charles, Alexander Doolin, Prof Matthew Davies… Read More »Why Perovskite Solar Cells Must be Designed for a Circular Economy
Our carbon PV team recently visited Merida, Mexico to deliver a university workshop on screen-printed solar cells, meet with collaborators at Cinvestav and hold discussions… Read More »Screen-Printing Affordable Solar Cells with Students in Mexico
SPECIFIC researchers have established a low-cost and scalable carbon ink formulation capable of unlocking, for the first time, the potential for perovskite solar cells to… Read More »SPECIFIC Researchers Develop World’s First Completely Roll-to-roll Printable Perovskite Solar Cell
Last January, our PV team decided to put the first UK-made carbon perovkiste solar panels through their paces by testing their performance in the South… Read More »One Year Outdoor Testing the First UK-Made Carbon Perovskite Solar Panels
We have launched a new 3-year collaboration with Tata Steel UK to advance the development of solar roofing panels that can be printed onto the… Read More »Accelerating Active Building Technology – A New Collaboration with Tata Steel