Available Facilities
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Virtual Access
- Full multiscale and multiphysics simulation of perovskite solar cells/modules — from atomic level to complete device, optical description, and circuit configuration
- Supports 1D, 2D, 3D architectures; single- and multi-junction designs
- Includes stability models for cell/module reliability
- Inputs Required
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- Material properties (band structure, mobility, defect densities)
- Layer thicknesses/geometries
- Doping profiles
- Electrical/optical parameters (n, k)
- External conditions (illumination spectra, temperature)
- Outputs Provided
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- Electrical performance metrics (I-V curves, efficiency, Voc, Jsc, FF)
- Internal physical profiles (carrier densities, electric field, recombination rates)
- Device-level behavior (transient response, impedance)
- Device optimization for material/structural configurations
- Predictive modelling for multi-junction architectures
- User training provided via manuals and tutorials
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Indoor Testing
- EL/PL imaging with integrated IV testing (temperature-controlled), plus ML/AI tools for degradation trend identification and failure mode prediction
- 1 SUN plasma light soaking setup with active temperature control — accelerated aging, real-time monitoring, Arrhenius-based acceleration factor analysis
- Materials/device characterization suite: SEM, Raman, XRD, LIBS, ellipsometry, TRPL, PL, EIS, spatially resolved PV measurements
- Spectrally tuneable indoor PV testing station with programmable LED arrays — adjustable light intensity/colour temperature, for low-light and variable-condition testing (IoT, BIPV applications)
- All installations calibrated and ready for transnational access; supports accurate, reproducible, multi-parameter testing simulating real-life stressors