In August 2024, researchers at Oxford University unveiled a thin, flexible perovskite multi‑junction solar cell thaIn August 2024, researchers at Oxford University unveiled a thin, flexible perovskite multi‑junction solar cell that can be applied to almost any surface. The cell achieves a certified efficiency above 27%, matching top‑performing silicon photovoltaic panels. Its ultra‑thin structure—only around one micron thick—means it can be coated onto backpacks, vehicles or consumer devices, generating electricity wherever light falls.
The innovation uses stacked perovskite layers to harvest light across a broad range of wavelengths. According to the research team, the device’s flexibility and light weight open up new possibilities for integrating solar power into everyday objects, potentially reducing the need for large ground‑mounted arrays. The scientists believe the technology could exceed 45% efficiency with further improvements.
In August 2024, researchers at Oxford University unveiled a thin, flexible perovskite multi‑junction solar cell that can be applied to almost any surface. The cell achieves a certified efficiency above 27%, matching top‑performing silicon photovoltaic panels. Its ultra‑thin structure—only around one micron thick—means it can be coated onto backpacks, vehicles or consumer devices, generating electricity wherever light falls.
Oxford scientists have developed a flexible perovskite solar cell that achieves more than 27% efficiency.The innovation uses stacked perovskite layers to harvest light across a broad range of wavelengths. According to the research team, the device’s flexibility and light weight open up new possibilities for integrating solar power into everyday objects, potentially reducing the need for large ground‑mounted arrays. The scientists believe the technology could exceed 45% efficiency with further improvements.
This breakthrough demonstrates the rapid progress of perovskite materials as a next‑generation photovoltaic technology. By combining high efficiency with flexibility and ease of fabrication, the Oxford cell could accelerate the shift toward decentralized, ubiquitous solar generation, supporting the global transition to clean energy.
Emmanuel is a committed and safety-driven graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with professional interests in renewable energy systems and power system engineering.
