Dr. Sam Teale

To reach our net zero goals, a 30-fold increase in solar capacity is required in fewer than 30 years. To rapidly expand solar capacity, cheaper and more efficient solar cells are needed. Huge attention has been paid to perovskite solar cells, which are 100 times thinner than Si cells and have a potential economic and carbon cost much lower than common Si cells.

My research utilises physics and materials science to increase the stability of perovskite solar cells. To be commercially viable these cells must last 25 years on a rooftop. I am simulating this process through accelerated aging with comparison to real-world testing to demonstrate the durability of this ground breaking technology.