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China covers mountain with perovskite solar panels, a new technology that promises to revolutionize clean energy generation. Discover one of the largest perovskite plants in the world!
China covers mountain with solar panels: China has made a surprise debut with an 8,6 MW solar plant in Zhejiang province, using 95.648 perovskite modules. Located in a previously unused mountainous area in Songyang County, the plant integrates solar power generation with agricultural activities, raising the panels 2 meters off the ground to allow for cultivation below. The 90 W perovskite modules, measuring 1.245 mm x 635 mm and weighing 12,5 kg each, are tilted at 22 degrees, taking advantage of the natural slope of the terrain. This approach not only maximizes energy efficiency, but also promotes sustainable land use by combining technological innovation with traditional agricultural practices.
Largest solar plant with perovskite solar panels in the world has almost 100 thousand panels
China has installed thousands of perovskite solar panels. The project is located on a mountainside in Lishui, a rural area in the province of Zhejiang.
In total, the plant has 95.648 thousand perovskite solar panels produced by MicroQuanta Semicondutor, a company specialized in the development and sale of perovskite photovoltaic cells and which had already opened other clean energy generation facilities.
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The solar modules of the perovskite solar plant have 90 W each and are inclined at 22 degrees, taking advantage of the natural slope of the land, which was previously unexploited.
China covers a mountain with solar panels, and now the site has two functions, as the panels are elevated two meters above the ground, integrating the agricultural use of the land with solar generation. The agrivoltaic project was developed with a focus on the region's hot and rainy summers, in addition to the mild winters.
Differences in the world's largest perovskite solar plant
China covers mountains with perovskite solar panels, which are more efficient than traditional silicon panels in less favorable sunlight conditions, such as those in southern China, due to their low temperature coefficient, ability to transform a larger part of the spectrum and their cost-effectiveness.
Perovskite solar panels are the most promising option to replace crystalline silicon panels for the production of clean energy.
The modules used in what could be the world's largest perovskite plant can take advantage of a wider range of the solar spectrum, improving their performance in low-light conditions, and are also cheaper because they are made from widely available materials.
Inspired by the mineral of the same name, these cells can be manufactured with flexible substrates, enabling their integration into mobile or curved surfaces. However, the most efficient ones also integrate silicon into their composition.
In recent years, the development of perovskite solar panels has focused on improving their stability and durability, as well as reducing the use of lead in their manufacturing process.
Brazil also advances with the use of perovskite solar panels
In Brazil, the scenario of these solar cells for the production of clean energy is emerging as an area of research and development.
Several research institutes and universities in the country such as University of São Paulo (USP), the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), and the National Institute for Space Research (INPE, have focused their studies on perovskite solar cells.
These studies focus on improving the efficiency, commercial viability and stability of the product. Scientists from the country have also collaborated with institutions in other countries to leverage research, taking advantage of global knowledge and integrating new technologies and production methods.
It is important to highlight that the use of perovskite solar cells presents great promise for clean energy, but it also faces significant challenges that need to be overcome before the technology can be widely adopted. Challenges include degradation, encapsulation, production process, among others.
Source: PV Magazine
