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Establishing Technical Bankability of Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Panels through Comprehensive Durability Testing

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EPC-25-022State & Local

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NAICS: 541380

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The California Energy Commission has awarded contract EPC-25-022 to Tandem PV, Inc. to establish the technical bankability of perovskite/silicon tandem photovoltaic panels. The primary objective of this agreement is to support commercialization by funding comprehensive durability testing, including outdoor field testing for long-term performance data, standardized accelerated indoor testing to predict failure models, and general research and modeling. These efforts are designed to validate the panels through standard compliance testing and laboratory research. Performance will take place across several California locations, with outdoor testing conducted at UC San Diego, UC Merced, Photovoltaic Evolution Labs (PVEL), and Tandem PV's Fremont facility, while indoor testing is centralized at PVEL. The project is categorized as having negligible environmental impact and has received a CEQA Notice of Exemption because it utilizes existing facilities without requiring new equipment installations or building alterations. Key points of contact for the project include Michael Ferreira of the California Energy Commission and Colin Bailie of Tandem PV.

General Info

CEC funds Tandem PV to test perovskite/silicon panel durability for commercial bankability.

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California → Energy Commission

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Fremont/ Gateway, CA

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PostedOct 20

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AwardedNov 7

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Energy Commission

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia → Energy Commission

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Michael FerreiraElectric Generation System Specialist I

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Colin BailieProject Manager

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Full Description

The purpose of this Agreement is to fund comprehensive testing and validation of high-efficiency perovskite/silicon tandem photovoltaic panels. Efforts include outdoor durability testing, accelerated indoor assessments, and standard compliance testing to enhance technical bankability and support commercialization. Outdoor testing will occur at UC San Diego, UC Merced, Photovoltaic Evolution Labs (PVEL), and Tandem PV's facility in Fremont. All of these facilities have existing outdoor testing capabilities. Indoor testing will occur at PVEL; all indoor test capabilities already exist. The project does not include any installation of new equipment or alterations to any buildings.