➀ Epishine, a Swedish specialist in printed organic solar cells, is collaborating with tesa, an adhesive tape manufacturer, to develop printed electronics production processes.

➁ The aim is to integrate printed solar cells, flexible sensors, or interactive displays on adhesive substrates.

➂ Jona Bergqvist, CTO of Epishine, highlights the challenges in selecting encapsulation adhesives for organic and printed electronics.

➀ The Fraunhofer FEP is developing optically effective surface structures for perovskite solar cells within the EU PERSEUS project to enhance cell efficiency and reduce reflection losses.

➁ The Design-PV project focuses on creating decorative surfaces for integrated photovoltaic modules, combining aesthetically pleasing solutions with PV-active wall areas.

➂ The RzR-NIL technology allows for the production of large-area, continuous film surfaces with various applications, such as Lab-on-Chip structures, biofouling reduction, and window anti-reflective coatings.

➀ The study demonstrates the integration of UiO-66 into tin halide perovskite solar cells significantly enhances efficiency and stability;

➁ The incorporation of UiO-66 facilitates improved crystallization kinetics, defect passivation, and superior charge transport properties;

➂ The findings reinforce the role of MOFs as a viable strategy for addressing the challenges of tin-based perovskites.

➀ Researchers at the University of New South Wales have developed a hydrogen annealing technique that enhances the efficiency of CZTS solar cells, achieving a record 11.4% efficiency.

➁ The technique involves heating the solar cell material in a hydrogen environment, which redistributes sodium and passivates defects, improving carrier transport.

➂ This breakthrough could pave the way for more efficient and sustainable solar energy solutions, potentially pushing CZTS efficiency beyond 15%.