{"id":2457,"date":"2026-05-12T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hikingpv.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/large-area-triple-junction-tandem-solar-cell-29-67\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T09:10:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T09:10:04","slug":"large-area-triple-junction-tandem-solar-cell-29-67","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hikingpv.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/large-area-triple-junction-tandem-solar-cell-29-67\/","title":{"rendered":"HIKING PV Achieves 29.67% Certified Efficiency for 16.2 cm\u00b2 Triple-Junction Tandem Solar Cell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Key Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • The certified device area is 16.2 cm\u00b2, close to some space solar cell size requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The perovskite\/perovskite\/silicon triple-junction tandem solar cell achieved 29.67% certified efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The technology targets satellite solar wings, solar UAVs, near-space vehicles, and deep-space power systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The triple-junction structure is designed for broader spectral absorption, lower thermal loss, and higher power output per unit area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The article reports measured specific power of around 1200 W\/kg, supporting lightweight and high-specific-power applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    SHENZHEN, May 8, 2026 \u2014 Shenzhen HIKING PV Technology Co., Ltd. announced that its self-developed 16.2 cm\u00b2 perovskite\/perovskite\/silicon triple-junction tandem solar cell has achieved a certified photovoltaic conversion efficiency of 29.67%. Unlike conventional small-area laboratory devices, the 16.2 cm\u00b2 cell size is close to some space solar cell size requirements and is positioned at a publicly reported leading level among large-area devices designed to match aerospace solar cell specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Figure 1. Triple-junction tandem cell test report<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

    The result marks further progress for HIKING PV in high-efficiency perovskite tandem PV and demonstrates continued improvement in large-area fabrication, high-efficiency output, and application readiness for triple-junction tandem technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Large-Area Triple-Junction Tandem Technology for Space Solar Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Different from high-efficiency small-area laboratory cells, the 16.2 cm\u00b2 device reported in this announcement approaches the size requirements of some space solar cells and shows application potential in the following scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Satellite solar wings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Solar unmanned aerial vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Near-space aircraft<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Deep-space power systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • High-specific-power space PV modules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Combining high efficiency, lightweight design, and high specific power, the technology provides a new technical route for space photovoltaic systems.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Figure 2. III-V gallium arsenide cell sample<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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      \"HIKING
      Figure 3. Triple-junction tandem cell sample<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Why Triple-Junction Tandem Solar Cells Are Attracting Industry Attention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      High-efficiency solar cell technology is gradually moving from conventional crystalline silicon routes toward perovskite\/silicon tandem solar cells. Among these approaches, perovskite\/perovskite\/silicon triple-junction tandem structures are attracting sustained attention because of their higher theoretical efficiency ceiling and broader solar spectrum utilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Compared with single-junction crystalline silicon cells, this structure can provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Broader spectral absorption<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Lower thermal loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Higher power output per unit area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Higher specific power (W\/kg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Better suitability for aerospace applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        In aerospace applications, high specific power, lightweight design, and thermal management are especially important. Conventional III-V multi-junction solar cells offer high efficiency, but their relatively high manufacturing cost limits broader commercial deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        HIKING PV said its triple-junction tandem technology shows clear cost-reduction potential compared with conventional III-V multi-junction cells, while demonstrating application value in lightweight and high-specific-power directions. The measured specific power is around 1200 W\/kg.<\/p>\n\n\n

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        Figure 4. Tandem cell weighing, with specific power around 1200 W\/kg<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

        Further Room for Theoretical Efficiency Improvement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Beyond the currently certified 29.67% conversion efficiency, the R&D team said the triple-junction tandem route still has potential to advance toward higher efficiency under theoretical and laboratory conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As perovskite material stability, interface engineering, and large-area fabrication processes continue to improve, the industrialization of tandem solar cells in high-end photovoltaic applications is moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Industry observers generally expect perovskite tandem technology to be applied not only in space PV, but also in high-end distributed PV, flexible lightweight modules, unmanned energy platforms, vehicle-integrated PV, and other high-value specialized energy systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Advancing High-Performance PV and Commercial Aerospace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The achievement further reflects HIKING PV\u2019s R&D capability in high-efficiency tandem photovoltaics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The company said it will continue to advance large-area triple-junction tandem solar cells in stability validation, mass-production processes, and aerospace application adaptation. HIKING PV aims to accelerate the commercialization of high-efficiency tandem PV technology and provide higher-performance, lower-cost photovoltaic solutions for commercial aerospace and advanced clean energy industries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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