Construction of solar modules to extend lifecycles of perovskite solar cells contained therein

Abstract

Perovskite solar cells and solar modules containing the same are described. Methods of manufacturing such solar cells and modules for extending lifecycles of the perovskite solar cells are also described. In one example, a perovskite solar cell is provided. The perovskite solar cell includes: a first transparent conductive oxide layer; a hole transport layer disposed on the first transparent conductive oxide layer; a perovskite layer disposed on the hole transport layer; an electron transport layer disposed on the perovskite layer; a second transparent conductive oxide layer disposed on the electron transport layer; and an electrically insulating layer disposed on the second transparent conductive oxide layer. In another example, a solar module is provided. The solar module includes: a substrate; a superstrate; an edge seal disposed between the substrate and the superstrate; a perovskite photovoltaic disposed on the substrate; and an oxygen-barrier tape adhered to the substrate, superstate, and edge seal.