TNO, the Brabant Development Agency (BOM), and Japan’s Sekisui Solar Film Co. have signed a letter of intent in Osaka to explore the establishment of a factory for flexible perovskite solar modules in the Dutch province Brabant.
This could mark a milestone in the journey toward large-scale production of perovskite solar technology. The recent statement said that "Beyond accelerating the energy transition, this initiative strengthens Europe’s energy independence and positions the Netherlands at the forefront of the European solar industry—delivering long-term economic and strategic value".
Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi, CEO of TNO: 'This letter is an important step towards more synergy between the Dutch and Japanese programs on flexible solar technology, and for TNO to help strengthen the regional manufacturing industry by exploring partnership with Sekisui to enable roll-to-roll perovskite solar production in the Netherlands.'
Daan de Cloe, Director of BOM Trade & Invest: 'With this signing, we underline the structural knowledge and business collaboration between Japan and Brabant. BOM and Sekisui are jointly driving forward the new solar development, and through this partnership, both parties can achieve a leading global position in the production of perovskite modules.'
Takehura Morita, general manager Technology & Development of Sekisui Solar Film co: ‘We are looking forward to a fruitful cooperation with the Dutch/Brabant ecosystem.’
