Perovskites are a family of materials that have shown potential for high performance and low production costs in solar cells. The name “perovskite” comes from the nickname for their crystal structure, although other types of non-halide perovskites (such as oxides and nitrides) are utilized in other energy technologies, such as fuel cells and catalysts, according to US DOE.
Perovskite solar cells have demonstrated remarkable progress in recent years, with efficiency levels rapidly increasing. However, despite their rapid rise in efficiency, several challenges need to be addressed before they can become a commercially competitive technology.