JinkoSolar and Greatcell Solar have signed an agreement that will enable Jinko to investigate the potential of perovskite solar cell technology.
JinkoSolar and Greatcell Solar have signed an agreement that will enable Jinko to investigate the potential of perovskite solar cell technology.
Greatcell, a pioneer in the development and commercialization of perovskite technology, will make its developmental devices available to Jinko on a strictly confidential basis.
Jinko will evaluate the technology and devices with a view in the long term to entering into a formal agreement with Greatcell to commercialise the technology and establish large scale manufacturing.
“Jinko is very progressive, recognises the potential of our emerging technology and is a world leader in the solar sector,” said Richard Caldwell, managing director of Greatcell. “Moreover, Jinko has a deep understanding of risk-managed technology development and the benefits of economies of scale in manufacture. The possibilities for collaboration are enormous.”
Perovskite solar cell technology is a third-generation photovoltaic (PV) solar technology that can be applied to glass, metal, polymers or cement on buildings and other structures. It comprises ultra-thin layers of low cost materials encapsulated by protective sealants.