How to invest in Perovskites

Perovskites hold great potential for a variety of applications. In recent years, there have been massive investments into perovskite R&D, and many to believe that these materials will become true gamechangers, mostly in the solar market. Investors who believe perovskites have a bright future, are looking for ways to take part in this future growth story.

Currently, the solar market is the most prominent perovskite application - and many analysts believe that perovskites will enable cheaper and more efficient solar panels. Perovskites can also be used in the display industry, the lighting industry and more.

How to invest in public perovskite related companies

Perovskite materials great potential notwithstanding, it seems that investing in this industry is not an easy task, as there are no real 'pure-play' public perovskite companies. However, it is possible to invest in companies that have prominent perovskite business.

Solar panel makers: Some public solar companies have active perovskite projects, and could be considered a perovskite related investment - although usualy the perovskite part is still small compared to their entire solar (silicon-based) business. Two examples are First Solar (that acquired Swedish perovskite specialist Evolar AB), or JinkoSolar (that has an active perovskite‑silicon tandem R&D project).

Manufacturing equipment makers: Many manufacturing equipment makers, mainly in Korea and China, have added dedicated perovskite production systems to their portfolio. Two examples are Jusung Engineering and Sunic System, and Aixtron.

Material makers: In a similar fashion, chemical makers are moving to add perovskite specific materials that improve the performance of perovskite solar panels. One example is Japan-based ISE Chemicals.