Skanska introduces commercial semi-transparent perovskite solar cells with Saule Technologies

Skanska is all set to cover office buildings with commercial semi-transparent pervoskite solar cells thereby switching to energy self- sufficient buildings with the aid of Saule technologies, the plan is slated for execution in 2018 Poland. Perovskite is a crystalline material that has great potential to replace silicon – currently the world’s most popular semiconductor in solar cell applications. Saule Technologies has been working on the application of ink-jet printing for fabricating free-form perovskite solar modules since 2014. This technique allows customization of the shape, color and size of the module depending on particular needs and installs them wherever there is a free area on the building. This means not being limited to the roof and static insolation angles, which subsequently increases the ability to harness solar energy.

Skanska will apply the test-cells onto its projects in 2018, achieving remarkable zero-energy and carbon neutral office investments. The developer owns exclusive rights to use Saule Technologies’ solar cell solutions, as stated in a license-based agreement signed between the companies, in building façades and noise barriers across all Skanska markets worldwide.

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