The first phase of the ambitious project will focus on the construction of a power plant with a capacity of 5 GW per year, with an impressive target of 20 GW planned to be achieved by 2026. The partners have chosen Salt Lake City as the location for the facility, where approximately 93,000 square feet will be allocated for the manufacturing facility. In parallel, the construction of a research building of the same size for the development of perovskite and other innovative technologies began.
Why perovskite solar panels?
Perovskite-based solar panels attract attention due to the simplicity of the manufacturing process and the possibility of using jet technologies for production. These panels have significant advantages over conventional silicon photovoltaic cells as their theoretical efficiencies are well above 22%. Combined with heterojunction technology (HJT), the resulting panels are expected to revolutionize solar photovoltaics.
Revkor Energy has obtained a license from Suzhou Maxwell Technology that allows the company to implement HJT manufacturing processes in solar panels for North America and the Middle East. This strategic integration of HJT technology will further increase the efficiency and productivity of perovskite panels by pushing the boundaries of renewable energy possibilities.
Why a German partner
H2 Gemini’s role in the partnership is to supply state-of-the-art equipment specifically designed for the production of perovskite and HJT solar panels. The company’s expertise also extends to HJT production line management, including procurement, production process implementation and technology transfer.
The scale of the project includes significant financial investments estimated at several billion dollars. Revkor Energy, a major financier of manufacturing and research capacity, plans to offset some of these funds by supporting US infrastructure initiatives such as the Infrastructure Act and the Chip and Science Act (CHIPS Act).
The complexities of technology
Although perovskite-based solar panels show great promise, special manufacturing equipment and processes are required to realize the technology’s full potential. The implementation of these new components is associated with significant costs and requires further research and field testing. Perovskite and heterojunction solar panels could become more affordable and competitive in the renewable energy market, as technological advances and economies of scale in manufacturing lower the cost of equipment.
The partnership between Revkor Energy and H2 Gemini heralds a new era in solar power generation and demonstrates the US commitment to developing advanced renewable energy technologies. Aiming to pioneer the large-scale production of perovskite solar panels, the potential benefits of this project extend far beyond country borders and promise cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions for the world. As the project is nearing completion, the prospect of a greener and brighter future is growing on the horizon.
Source: 24 Tv
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