Perovision
Publieke samenvatting / Public summary
Aanleiding
Perovskite solar cells are built by creating a stack of many different layers of different materials, all playing a vital role in increasing the cell's efficiency to convert sunlight to electricity. The hole transport layer (HTL) is crucial in enhancing PSC performance, but current organic HTLs are costly and unstable. Nickel Oxide (NiOx) emerges as a promising HTL due to its stability and cost-effectiveness. However, producing high-quality, ultra-thin NiOx films is challenging, and the optimal deposition technique is still under research. Atomic layer deposition (ALD), particularly the roll-to-roll spatial ALD developed by Kalpana Systems, offers a potential solution for scaling NiOx film production. As European PSC manufacturers face technical and market challenges, including competition with subsidized Asian producers, innovations like perovskite technology offer a chance to enter the market without direct competition.
Doelstelling
NiOx layer on a near-pilot scale, suitable for roll-to-roll production of PSCs. By simplifying and reducing the costs of PSC production, the project seeks to make large-scale applications feasible, such as installations on roofs and facades. This aligns with the EKOO subsidy theme focused on renewable energy technology development for the built environment and could drive commercialization of both perovskite solar technology and sALD at an industrial scale. Optimized roll-to-roll PSC production could significantly lower the cost per watt, enhancing the affordability and reliability of renewable energy. Additionally, the project will support the growth of the Dutch solar industry, strengthening its global position and creating employment across the value chain.
Korte omschrijving
This project is a cooperation between Kalpana Systems, HyETSolar and TNO in which we investigate the potential of Kalpana's patented roll-to-roll spatial ALD system in the development of the perovskite product of HyETSolar. The main goal of this project is to produce the NiO layer from the perovskite stack of HyETSolars product with Kalpana's hardware at industry throughput and efficiency standards. This is one of the main bottlenecks and is currently holding back the development and commercialization of the perovskite product. TNO will play a vital role as they will conduct the initial screening to select optimal precursors for the sALD process and they have the experience and resources to do characterization of the deposited layers, thereby assuring fast and adequate iterations.
Resultaat
This project will deliver a complete design for the hardware and process required for NiO thin film deposition in PSCs using sALD. The resulting blueprint can be adopted by PSC producers to integrate into their roll-to-roll production lines, enabling large-scale manufacturing of commercially viable solar cells. This will involve advancements in material and process design as well as sALD equipment manufacturing, leveraging expertise from key players across the value chain. The project will push the sALD solution to a pilot-ready stage, particularly for the hole transport layer (HTL) in PSCs, with innovations potentially applicable to other layers in the solar cell.
Perovskite solar cells are built by creating a stack of many different layers of different materials, all playing a vital role in increasing the cell's efficiency to convert sunlight to electricity. The hole transport layer (HTL) is crucial in enhancing PSC performance, but current organic HTLs are costly and unstable. Nickel Oxide (NiOx) emerges as a promising HTL due to its stability and cost-effectiveness. However, producing high-quality, ultra-thin NiOx films is challenging, and the optimal deposition technique is still under research. Atomic layer deposition (ALD), particularly the roll-to-roll spatial ALD developed by Kalpana Systems, offers a potential solution for scaling NiOx film production. As European PSC manufacturers face technical and market challenges, including competition with subsidized Asian producers, innovations like perovskite technology offer a chance to enter the market without direct competition.
Doelstelling
NiOx layer on a near-pilot scale, suitable for roll-to-roll production of PSCs. By simplifying and reducing the costs of PSC production, the project seeks to make large-scale applications feasible, such as installations on roofs and facades. This aligns with the EKOO subsidy theme focused on renewable energy technology development for the built environment and could drive commercialization of both perovskite solar technology and sALD at an industrial scale. Optimized roll-to-roll PSC production could significantly lower the cost per watt, enhancing the affordability and reliability of renewable energy. Additionally, the project will support the growth of the Dutch solar industry, strengthening its global position and creating employment across the value chain.
Korte omschrijving
This project is a cooperation between Kalpana Systems, HyETSolar and TNO in which we investigate the potential of Kalpana's patented roll-to-roll spatial ALD system in the development of the perovskite product of HyETSolar. The main goal of this project is to produce the NiO layer from the perovskite stack of HyETSolars product with Kalpana's hardware at industry throughput and efficiency standards. This is one of the main bottlenecks and is currently holding back the development and commercialization of the perovskite product. TNO will play a vital role as they will conduct the initial screening to select optimal precursors for the sALD process and they have the experience and resources to do characterization of the deposited layers, thereby assuring fast and adequate iterations.
Resultaat
This project will deliver a complete design for the hardware and process required for NiO thin film deposition in PSCs using sALD. The resulting blueprint can be adopted by PSC producers to integrate into their roll-to-roll production lines, enabling large-scale manufacturing of commercially viable solar cells. This will involve advancements in material and process design as well as sALD equipment manufacturing, leveraging expertise from key players across the value chain. The project will push the sALD solution to a pilot-ready stage, particularly for the hole transport layer (HTL) in PSCs, with innovations potentially applicable to other layers in the solar cell.