Efficient and stable large-area perovskite solar cells with inorganic charge extraction layers

Perovskites go large

Solar cells made of planar organic-inorganic perovskites now have reported efficiencies exceeding 20%. However, these values have been determined from small illuminated areas. Chen et al. used highly doped inorganic charge extraction layers to make solar cells on the 1 cm ² scale (see the Perspective by Sessolo and Bolink). The layers helped to protect the active layer from degradation by air. The cells achieved governmentlab–certified efficiencies of >15%. Furthermore, 90% of the efficiency was maintained after 1000 hours of operation.

Science , this issue p. 944 ; see also p. 917