GCL Optoelectronic Materials has launched its gigawatt-scale perovskite industrial base in Kunshan, marking the start of operations at the GW-level tandem perovskite module manufacturing facility. With an initial phase of 1 GW and an ultimate planned capacity of 2 GW, the $700 million investment is expected to further unlock advantages in cost, efficiency, and stability as mass production ramps up.
On-site view of GCL Optoelectronic Materials' GW-scale perovskite production facility. Image from: LinkedIn
GCL stated in the past that it is pursuing a “gigawatt-scale production + scenario-based demonstration” strategy to commercialize its tandem modules. It has been commissioning equipment for its first gigawatt-scale production line, which has now opened. The line will manufacture 2.76 m² large-area perovskite tandem modules and has an expected annual output value of CNY 1 billion ($138.8 million).
Earlier this month, GCL passed an independent third-party certification for commercial perovskite modules under triple-stress accelerated aging conditions. In addition, GCL reached 29.51% efficiency of perovskite-silicon tandem module.
