Study finds perovskite-silicon tandem solar performance varies significantly by region

Researchers found outdoor spectral variations reduce energy yield from two-terminal perovskite-silicon tandems in ways that depend on geography, though higher efficiency could still provide economic advantages in certain locations.

First covered Aug 18, 2026 · 12:20 AM PT · 1 article

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13h PV Magazine Study finds two-terminal perovskite-silicon tandems may not deliver optimal performance in all geographies — Researchers in China found that outdoor spectral variations can significantly reduce the energy yield of two-terminal (2T) perovskite-silicon tandems, with…

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