This episode dives into the cuttingedge world of Oxford PV, where the team is revolutionizing solar technology with perovskite silicon solar cells. Imogen uncovers how this remarkable material is helping Oxford PV break all previous efficiency records, explores what makes a material ideal for solar cells, and explains why silicon alone has reached its limit. She also digs into the complex journey of perovskite’s development and why it’s taken so long to unlock its potential in solar energy. Enjoy!


00:00 Intro
00:59 Reaching the limit of silicon solar cells?!
01:46 Oxford PV and PPE....
02:50 43% efficient?!
04:46 What makes a good solar cell material?
06:06 Using less space?!
07:42 Why has it taken long??
09:33 Simulated Sunlight
09:53 When can we buy Perovskite Panels?!
10:48 Testing techniques
11:08 Cost?!
12:12 Microscopic inspections
12:46 Record breaking and reaching 43%
13:57 Concluding thoughts


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