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Oxford PV and IPVF/TU Delft advance perovskite-silicon tandem solar efficiencies

Oxford PV has achieved a 25.6% power conversion efficiency for a perovskite-silicon tandem solar module using a shingled design developed with Fraunhofer ISE, enhancing energy yield and reducing resistive losses.

Published 2026-06-18 07:52 UTCUpdated 2026-06-18 13:25 UTC
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Overview

Oxford PV has achieved a 25.6% power conversion efficiency for a perovskite-silicon tandem solar module using a shingled design developed with Fraunhofer ISE, enhancing energy yield and reducing resistive losses.

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Why now
  • Oxford PV and Fraunhofer ISE have successfully combined complementary technologies for practical module improvements.
  • IPVF and TU Delft’s 31% efficient cell uses processes compatible with industrial scale-up.
  • These breakthroughs respond to growing demand for cost-effective, high-performance solar solutions.
Why it matters
  • Higher efficiency tandem solar cells reduce the cost per watt of solar power generation.
  • Improved module designs enhance energy yield and resilience, aiding grid integration.
  • Advances in scalable manufacturing bring next-generation photovoltaics closer to commercial deployment.
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Oxford PV achieves 25.6% efficiency for perovskite-silicon tandem module based on shingled design
pv magazine International · pv-magazine.com · 2026-06-18 09:53 UTC
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