Scalable High-power Output and Low cost MAde-to-measure Tandem Solar Modules Enabling Specialized PV Applications (SOLMATES)

The European project SolMates aims to provide a novel industrial, scalable technology for producing flexible, durable, made-to-measure, two-terminal CIGSe/perovskite multijunction thin-film PV modules. By combining the two thin-film photovoltaic technologies on a lightweight, flexible foil substrate, new applications like photovoltaics integrated in electronic devices, vehicles, fabric and airplanes will be possible and economically feasible. Beyond expanding lab-sized prototypes into devices that cover areas greater than 100 cm² and achieving a minimum power conversion efficiency of 25%, the development of an environmentally friendly and efficient recycling strategy for end-of-life tandem modules stands as a crucial priority. This holistic approach ensures that technological advancements and sustainability measures are addressed, meeting the stringent requirements needed for industrial-scale deployment. Project value: 6 066 277.00 € Duration: 01/12/2023 - 30/11/2026 The project is funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe Programme. Project No. 101122288