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Originally Posted by Fuzz
LOL, need more coffee. I was sad at the lack of detail having just seen the header image and scrolled to the grey bar. I, uh, did not see the article below.
But they don't say anything about anticipated lifetime, nor do they address the lead issue. And that could be the real holdback, because environmental standards are pretty down on lead, and if you start making all these super low cost flexible panels, they are bound to be disposed of in non-ideal ways. So getting them past regulators could be a real problem.
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The claim is that the perovskite panels have potentially double the lifespan of the current solar panels (20 years -> 40 years). So in theory you get cheaper, more options for applications, and longer lifespan and for the same energy capture rate or better. Remember, not just flexible but also able to be transparent - every window in every building could become a solar panel.
It sounds like a massive step forward if they can figure out a few details.
Japan has started an RFP for companies to work with the government NEDO organization to develop the means to mass produce the next gen solar panels. Once mass production is solved it will be industry disruption time and with the amount of money Japan is throwing at this, I doubt it will be a long wait.
I am not sure what you are talking about with regard to lead... I do not see lead being mentioned in the new technology.