The News:
Organic Solar Cells are moving into production.
Why It’s Important:
- Printed inks replace silicon and enable new uses of solar power in portable and off-grid products, as well as the ultimate goal of low-cost, on-grid energy.
- Significantly lower cost, low weight, and the ability to quickly scale-up production are the chief advantages of organic PV inks.
Additional Information:
- Solar power holds the promise of delivering clean, renewable energy, but the cost of today’s silicon-based technology often limits use mainly to large, on-grid installations