Perovskite Solar Cells Could Be the Future of Energy

What do you think? Is perovskite going to take over the market? If you liked this video, be sure to check out The Future of Solid State Wind Energy - No More Blades: https://youtu.be/nNp21zTeCDc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7

I just want one of these kinds of videos to be like "This thing got worked out, and it's better, and everyone is actually going to start using it".

I've been looking forward to this tech for many years, now. One of the first articles I read about it, was how caffeine was included in the construction process, as a half joke, but actually made the structure better.

I’m speechless with how much research, analysis and supporting material you manage to cram into each episode and puns too. Fabulous channel. Thanks Matt.

Another great video. In engineering, every choice is a compromise. The real science is in finding the balance between the compromises. You do a superb job of outlining the positives, negatives, and possible improvements.

We self installed 10.5KW on all of our buildings on our property. We did this over the past 4 years. I was banking on better panels for when its time to replace these in the next 20 years. These look promising

This tech looks like it would be an interesting way to reach a “temporary” or “inexpensive” market for field trials; phone chargers, eco-friendly RV enthusiasts, or young homeowners wanting to try solar for the first time without a massive investment. This leaves the long term/industrial market to the long lasting silicon panels while they work out some of the issues.

Good intro on it. Regardless of what types, one of the larger expressed arguments against solar panels is the end of life treatment, fears of toxic waste - where it's going to go, water tables etc... maybe another video to make centers on the recycling of solar panels, potential mechanisms to do it high and low volumes, at low costs etc as part of the total life cycle. Same issue with batteries, which seem further ahead right now with companies like Redwood Materials and Li-cycle well into the game. Somehow, there needs to be a collection mechanism that bundles them up in a way that they can fill railroad cars or trucks with them and take to designated sites for reduction to primary materials again. I'd like to hear who is planning for an going after that sort of issue, what they expect to see as recovery and lost in process. thx.

Matt, EXCELLENT video. I´m a metallurgist and appreciate all of this incredible information in all its splendor. Just diminishing the cost to a fraction of the silicon SPs will ditch the fact of not being so durable. Numbers will talk here. I believe that, indeed, there is a market for this, and a huge one. I´d love some of the manufacturers send me some of their products to test them in real world conditions in our extreme weather, with 10 Celsius degrees of temperature differential between night and day, 85% humidity 24/7 and 12 hours of sunlight.

So if the lifespan is considerably shorter, I hope that someone is looking into recycling the materials into new panels.

Reminded me of sputtered thin film technology for hard drives, though obviously very different technologies. Well researched and produced video. Thank you.

I bought a solar panel for my van recently and it blows my mind! I’ve got a 50a portable battery with an inverter built in. I haven’t had to pay for electricity all year - charges my phone, laptop, internet and heated blankets as well as a fridge. Solar is fucking amazing. This video has me excited!

Thank you to everyone that has made solar power possible, and to those who continue to make it even better as each month passes. And thank you Matt for this excellently-made video.

Exciting technology, Matt. The cells in glass idea for buildings would be incredible if they can keep the costs down.

I think the most important advancements in solar technology are those that make them easier to make with more common elements especially moving away from lanthanides and difficult engineering processes that require large specialized factories like places that make silicon wafers. The easier they are to make, the more useful and adoptable they will be even if they don't last as long. I think non-poisonous will also be a necessity, so no lead...

Thank you for the information! I have been waiting on true multi spectrum solar cells for a long time, as had my brother (God rest his soul). Applying Perovskite solar shingles to every rooftop in America would be an option. With each cell having the ability to be replaced would be key (Or at least small segments), but only if we can keep the efficiency up over 80% for 20 years and the cost fairly low. It would also bring a much needed refresh to a trade craft that is starting to suffer here in the U.S

Matt, thank you for all your videos. You are the source of all the info I want on leading tech, particularly with your overlying concern for the environment. I love this channel!!

At this point, I'd say power storage is the major issue. Not so much the efficiency of solar cells. Still, it will be nice to have cheaper cells

Even if they lasted 10 years instead of 20, if their carbon footprint (sum of greater efficiency and less impact during production ) was smaller than the silicon panels it would already be a victory.

Great overview, first i've heard of Perovskite, as a current solar home owner, very interested in lower cost, higher performane system to motivate others to adopt