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farmbo

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1. Perovskites will not begin to replace silicon- based panels unless/ until the lead problem is fixed.

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Original post)

Sun Nov 3, 2024, 08:48 AM

Nov 3

Unlike silicon-based panels, lead is a common component of perovskites panels, creating environmental and permitting problems. Although they are nominally more efficient than silicon panels, perovskites panels are not ready for prime time (IMHO) and will not enjoy significant adoption until manufacturers can scale up production to begin to complete in the silicon- dominated panel market.

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Perovskites will not begin to replace silicon- based panels unless/ until the lead problem is fixed. farmbo Nov 3 #1

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