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Accelerating next-gen PV materials

It’s a remarkable achievement by the global scientific and engineering community that silicon solar cell technology is now approaching the fundamental limits of its efficiency. The search is now on for the next generation of photovoltaic materials that can take efficiencies to 30% and beyond. Anthony Chesman, a research scientist and group leader in renewable energy systems at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), reports on efforts to accelerate discovery.

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pv magazine

01 Apr 2025

This printed photovoltaic facility is located in Clayton, Victoria. | Photo: CSIRO

There is no consensus on the future of PV technology but there is general agreement that existing silicon solar cells do not represent the pinnacle of solar energy generation. This has resulted in the exploration of alternative materials and device architectures, with tandem solar cells emerging as the front runner for the next generation of …

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