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Advanced Perovskite Solar Cell Technology

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Participants join this course to understand the fundamentals and latest developments in perovskite solar cell technology. It helps them learn about high-efficiency solar materials and next-generation photovoltaic systems. The course also provides insights into fabrication methods, real-world applications, and industry trends. It is ideal for those who want to build knowledge and career opportunities in the growing renewable energy and solar technology sector.

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This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs), one of the most promising next-generation solar technologies. It begins with the basic principles of solar energy and the evolution of photovoltaic technologies. Participants will explore the unique material properties of perovskites that enable high energy conversion efficiency. The course explains the structure, working mechanism, and different types of perovskite solar cells. Learners will also study fabrication techniques, materials used in PSCs, and device architecture.In addition, the course highlights the rapid efficiency improvements achieved in recent years and compares PSCs with traditional silicon solar cells. It also covers stability issues, environmental concerns, and challenges related to large-scale commercialization. Participants will gain insights into current research trends, industry developments, and future opportunities in this field. By the end of the course, learners will have a clear understanding of how perovskite solar cells can contribute to the future of renewable energy.

Source : NPTEL IIT Roorkee(Youtube Channel)

Prof. Soumitra Satapathi, Dept. of Physics, IIT Roorkee

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Key topics covered

Introduction to Perovskite Solar Cells
Working Principle of Perovskite Solar Cells
Fabrication Techniques
Efficiency and Performance
Tandem Solar Cells and Multi-Junction Applications

Course content

The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

9 lectures5 hr 4 min

Perovskite Solar Cells
37 min
Fabrication of Perovskite Solar Cells
26 min
Photo Physics of Perovskite Solar Cells
29 min
Stability in Perovskite Solar Cells
44 min
Perovskite Single Crystal Solar Cells
29 min
Morphology Optimization of Perovskite Solar Cells
30 min
Photophysics in Perovskite Single Crystal Solar Cells
32 min
Applications of Perovskite Single Crystal Solar Cells
31 min
Multijunction Tandem Solar Cells
46 min

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Q: You're reviewing certification scope for a lab report and you search "IEC 61215 perovskite solar cell damp heat requirement rationale". The vendor claims passing damp heat at 85°C/85% RH is optional for PSCs because encapsulation chemistry is different. From a grid-connection risk view, why does IEC 61215 still enforce this stress for perovskite modules?

A: 85/85 is the threshold. Above that humidity and temperature, mobile halide ions move fast enough to form shunts and interfacial traps. That failure shows up as Voc loss long before visible corrosion, which is exactly what the standard is trying to flush out.

Q: While sizing DC collection, you google "how to calculate perovskite solar cell efficiency from JV curve". A lab cell shows Jsc = 22 mA/cm², Voc = 1.05 V, FF = 0.74 under 1000 W/m². What efficiency should you report?

A: The unit boundary is cm² to m². 22 mA/cm² becomes 220 A/m². Multiplying by 1.05 V and 0.74 gives ~171 W/m², divided by 1000 W/m² yields roughly 17.1% only if you miss the conversion. Doing it correctly lands near 24%.

Q: During pre-commissioning you search "perovskite module acceptance test before grid tie". The datasheet claims no hysteresis. On site, what sequence best verifies that claim before energizing the inverter?

A: Scan rate is the hard boundary. Hysteresis hides when you rush the sweep. Matching forward and reverse scans after MPP stabilization is the only way to see ion-driven lag before grid connection.

Q: You're asked to review outdoor deployment and you type "perovskite solar cell moisture degradation mechanism". In a humid coastal site, what degradation mode dominates first if edge sealing is marginal?

A: Moisture is the number. Even small ingress triggers rapid hydrolysis of the perovskite lattice. Mechanical and frame issues show up later, after electrical output is already gone.