Development of High-Efficiency and High-Stability Perovskite Solar Cells with Space Environmental Resistance

Donghwan Yun, Youngchae Cho, Hyeseon Shin and Gi-Hwan Kim ()
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Donghwan Yun: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
Youngchae Cho: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
Hyeseon Shin: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
Gi-Hwan Kim: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 13, 1-26

Abstract: The rapid growth of the private space industry has intensified the demand for lightweight, efficient, and cost-effective photovoltaic technologies. Metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer high power conversion efficiency (PCE), mechanical flexibility, and low-temperature solution processability, making them strong candidates for next-generation space power systems. However, exposure to extreme thermal cycling, high-energy radiation, vacuum, and ultraviolet light in space leads to severe degradation. This study addresses these challenges by introducing three key design strategies: self-healing perovskite compositions that recover from radiation-induced damage, gradient buffer layers that mitigate mechanical stress caused by thermal expansion mismatch, and advanced encapsulation that serves as a multifunctional barrier against space environmental stressors. These approaches enhance device resilience and operational stability in space. The design strategies discussed in this review are expected to support long-term power generation for low-cost satellites, high-altitude platforms, and deep-space missions. Additionally, insights gained from this research are applicable to terrestrial environments with high radiation or temperature extremes. Perovskite solar cells represent a transformative solution for space photovoltaics, offering a pathway toward scalable, flexible, and radiation-tolerant energy systems.

Keywords: perovskite solar cells (PSCs); space environment; radiation stability; self-healing; gradient buffer layer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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