Researchers at the University of Electro-Communications have developed a method
of sealing perovskite PV cells inside cylindrical glass tubes, similar to
fluorescent lamps. Encasing perovskite material in glass is intended to suppress
degradation from rain and wind and could improve durability; the cylindrical
form may also increase power generation versus planar modules. The university
plans to form an industry–academia consortium in October to advance
mass-production techniques, expand applications, run performance evaluations and
pursue commercialization.
