PertPV, FHNW School of Life Sciences

Lead halide perovskites have emerged as the latest thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technology. High power conversion efficiencies and stability have been obtained using lab scale processes and small area cells (< 1 cm2). Within PERTPV, the perovskite thin-film PV technology is boosting both performance (efficiency and stability) and the development of scalable device and module fabrication methodologies, compatible with high-volume manufacturing.

In addition to PertPVs ambitions target of surpassing 30% power conversion efficiency in a thin film all-perovskite tandem cell, and delivering a certifiably stable module technology, PertPV will also perform full life cycle analysis and ensure the safe deployment of PV modules.

The PertPV consortium consists of the leading academic groups in perovskite PV research, in addition to research companies, and 3 commercial partners of the value chain.

The FHNW School of Life Sciences leads the work package on environment, health, safety assessment. FHNW School of Life Sciences develops recycling approaches for perovskites and conducts life-cycle assessments. Further, FHNW studies the environmental fate and possible effects of Pb leaching from perovskites (both in laboratory and outdoor leaching tests).