Halocell Energy secures grant for perovskite PV scale-up

Halocell Energy has been awarded an AUD 606,680 ($428,000) grant under the Australian government’s Industry Growth Program to expand its perovskite PV manufacturing capabilities, upgrade equipment and grow operations at its production facility at Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.

The project is expected to boost production of the company’s indoor perovskite PV modules from 7,000 to 100,000 units per annum.

Halocell, which produces lightweight and flexible PV modules optimised for low-light conditions, said the funding will enable it to upgrade its Wagga Wagga manufacturing facility with advanced roll‑to‑roll manufacturing equipment and optimise production processes. The grant will also support expansion of Halocell’s engineering and operations workforce.

“This funding will help us scale production of our next-generation perovskite photovoltaic modules for high-value markets,” the company said.

Halocell said its modules are designed for high-value applications requiring high power density, low-light performance and radiation tolerance.

“Our lightweight, flexible modules deliver industry-leading power density, broad-spectrum performance, including superior output in low-light and cloudy conditions, and strong radiation tolerance, making them ideal for demanding applications were reliability and efficiency matter most,” it said.