Can a solar ink be used with a perovskite solar module?

“The Solar Ink can be used to create standalone perovskite solar modules or it can be combined with existing solar modules in a tandem configuration,” the company's marketing coordinator, Vanness Chan, told pv magazine.

What is solar ink?

Developed by a Canadian start-up, Solar Ink can be used to create standalone perovskite solar modules or it can be combined with existing solar modules in a tandem configuration.

Can solar ink be used on flexible and rigid substrates?

According to the manufacturer, the ink can be coated on both flexible and rigid substrates, resulting in translucent solar cells which, in turn, can be used to produce flexible and light modules for application in solar windows and vehicle-integrated photovoltaics where silicon, due to its rigidity and heaviness, cannot be used.

Why do we need high precision photovoltaic ink?

High precision is needed to avoid short circuits and maximise conductivity. Print photovoltaic layer – The light-sensitive PV ink is printed onto the electrodes, aligning with the terminal contacts. Multiple overlapping print layers are often used to tune the material properties.

How long does perovskite solar ink last?

The ink consists of a yellow liquid with a solid content of around 46% and a shelf life of 120 days. “Perovskite solar inks are very sensitive to humidity but our ink can be stored and used in ambient conditions,” Chan further explained. “It also can be coated at low temperatures, allowing for the fabrication of flexible solar cells.”

How long does solar ink last?

It can be coated on both flexible and rigid substrates, resulting in translucent solar cells which, in turn, can be used to produce flexible and light modules for application in solar windows and vehicle-integrated photovoltaics. The ink consists of a yellow liquid with a solid content of around 46% and a shelf life of 120 days.