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Equipment & Technology March 2026 5 min read

Tandem perovskite: technological revolution, but should we wait?

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TL;DR

Perovskite-silicon tandem cells display excellent yields in the laboratory. For residential, availability, land durability and long-term guarantees remain the real subject. In most cases, it makes more sense to install mature technology today.

Why is perovskite so attractive?

The tandem combines two conversion layers to more efficiently exploit the solar spectrum. This is what makes it possible to achieve laboratory yield records beyond cells conventional silicon.

The real issue: industrialization

Between a laboratory cell and a module guaranteed for 25 years on the roof, the gap is significant: encapsulation, reliability, production rate and cost must be validated on a large scale.

Decision for an owner in 2026

If your goal is to quickly reduce the electric bill, current technologies already offer an excellent level of performance and investment security. Waiting is not relevant only in very specific cases where the project is not urgent.

European perspective

The tandem can strengthen European industrial competitiveness in the medium term. But for one residential project, the priority today remains the quality of design, installation and overall economic dimensioning.

Frequently asked questions

Is perovskite already available en masse in Switzerland?+

Not yet on a large scale in the residential segment. We mainly observe pilots, demonstrators and some limited premium offers.

Why do we talk so much about stability?+

Because laboratory performance is not enough: the modules must last 20 to 30 years in the face of humidity, thermal cycles and real mechanical constraints.

Should I postpone my solar project to wait for this technology?+

Generally no. Postponing for several years means losing immediate savings and current subsidies, when TOPCon/HJT are already reliable and efficient.

Sources & method

EPFL/CSEM research work and industrial publications on tandem modules.

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