Perovskite Photovoltaic Energy Storage

Perovskite solar cells have emerged as a promising technology for renewable energy generation. However, the successful integration of perovskite solar cells with energy storage devices to establish high-efficiency and long-term stable photorechargeable systems remains a persistent challenge.

Perovskite solar cells have been identified as one of the most promising technologies in the solar energy market because of the high-efficiency improvement rates and the opportunity to receive cheap products. PSCs have since brought in, have attracted much attention due to their possibility of transforming photovoltaics, Fig. 1.

The next-generation applications of perovskite-based solar cells include tandem PV cells, space applications, PV-integrated energy storage systems, PV cell-driven catalysis and BIPVs.

The environmental benefits of PSCs do not only comprise the fact that they are cost-efficient and can be produced cheaply. Perovskite solar cells may have a lower carbon footprint if the energy used during the fabrication process is negligible . Further, the raw material of perovskite is usually more abundant and easier to mine than Silicon.

In contrast, perovskite materials can be solution processed, enabling low-embedded energy manufacturing using commercial coating technologies. Compared to silicon solar cells, some emerging solar cells, such as organic solar cells (OSCs), tend to be more cost-effective and wet-processable.

Silicon is still the most popular technology, whereas thin-film technologies seek application perspectives and cost-effectiveness. Clearly, perovskite solar cells are disruptive in the sense of high efficiency, low cost, and continuous enhancement in stability in the solar industry.