Perovskites Break Silicon's 29% Efficiency Ceiling
Perovskite solar cells are racing toward 30% efficiency, promising a leap beyond silicon’s limits. Their rapid progress, tandem potential, and strong backing inspire optimism—but hurdles remain in stability, scalability, and toxicity. If solved, perovskites could transform solar economics, turning record-setting lab results into game-changing commercial reality.
By Christina De La Cruz
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