Chinese researchers achieve 27.39% efficiency in perovskite solar cells

Researchers in China demonstrated a molecular additive that boosts inverted perovskite solar cell efficiency to 27.39% with long-term stability, advancing a promising technology toward commercial viability.

First covered Sep 3, 2026 · 3:47 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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23d PV Magazine Chinese researchers build 27.39%-efficient inverted perovskite solar cell based on new molecular design — Chinese researchers have developed a molecular additive that reduces defects in perovskite solar cells, enabling a power conversion efficiency of 27.39%.

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Appeared in: 2026-09-03 (#2) · 2026-09-04 (#6)

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