Light People: Prof. Henry Snaith’s (FRS) perovskite optoelectronics journey
2025

The Journey of Perovskite Optoelectronics

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Author Information

Author(s): Xia Ruidong, Hu Ying

Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications

Conclusion

Prof. Henry Snaith's work on perovskite solar cells has led to significant advancements in efficiency and commercialization, with the first commercial sale of perovskite tandem solar panels announced in 2024.

Supporting Evidence

  • Prof. Snaith demonstrated the first solid-state perovskite solar cell in 2012 with an efficiency of 10.9%.
  • His team has led global R&D in perovskite technology since its discovery.
  • Oxford PV announced the first commercial sale of perovskite tandem solar panels in September 2024.

Takeaway

Prof. Snaith discovered that perovskite materials could be used to make highly efficient solar cells, which are now being sold commercially. This could help produce cleaner energy.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/s41377-024-01668-y

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