• christophski@feddit.ukOP
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    1 year ago

    Also, how does that compare to silicon panels? And maybe it is worth it if they are easier, cheaper or more environmentally friendly to produce?

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      I think that’s the big idea with perovskites. You can potentially make them with basic chemistry instead of vacuums and furnaces like silicon panels. It’s a bit of a pipe dream at this point to have ones that are comparable to silicon in long-term performance, but if you can print them like newspaper maybe that doesn’t matter.