Solaires Entreprises Inc. is a Canadian solar energy startup based in Victoria, BC., who has developed perovskite materials and photovoltaic (PV) modules, designed for integration into IoT devices, small consumer electronics, and smart gadgets. Powered by indoor light, the cells are extremely efficient, modular, and are configurable to suit the application.

Dr. Sahar Sam is Solaires Chief Science Officer, and she was kind enough to answer a few questions we had about Soliares. Dr. Sam holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering from Shiraz University and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria. 

Hello Dr. Sam! We'll be happy to get a short introduction to Solaires, the technology, and products.

Founded in 2020 in Victoria, BC, Solaires Entreprises Inc is at the forefront of the next generation of photovoltaics, targeted for both outdoor light and indoor light, by harnessing the promise of perovskites. Our perovskite photovoltaics are light, thin and made of readily available and low cost materials.

The US Department of Energy supports perovskite R&D initiatives, both in academia and industry. We have recently interviewed Lenny Tinker, Photovoltaics Program Manager, Solar Energy Technologies Office at the US DoE.

Q: Hello Lenny, thanks for your time. Do you believe perovskite materials hold the key to next-gen solar (PV) energy?

Perovskite solar cells have shown potential for high performance and low production costs. However, considerable work needs to be done in order for these materials to reach commercial success in PV applications.

Perovskite-Info is proud to announce an update to our Perovskite for the Display Industry Market Report. This market report, brought to you by the world's leading perovskite and OLED industry experts, is a comprehensive guide to next-generation perovskite-based solutions for the display industry that enable efficient, low cost and high-quality display devices. The report is now updated to May 2023, with all the latest commercial and research activity.

Reading this report, you'll learn all about:

• Perovskite materials and their properties
• Perovskite applications in the display industry
• Perovskite QDs for color conversion
• Prominent perovskite display related research activities

The report also provides a list of perovskite display companies, datasheets and brochures of pQD film solutions, an introduction to perovskite materials and processes, an introduction to emerging display technologies and more.

The perovskite industry is rapidly moving towards commercialization and mass production. Here are some recent and popular news that you may find of interest:

• US DoE invests $18 million dedicated to MIT/CU Boulder perovskite solar cell projects
• KAUST team claims new world record for tandem solar cell efficiency
• Researchers fabricate full-color flexible microLEDs using perovskite QDs
• Researchers turn algae into perovskite materials with unique structures
• Researchers demonstrate breakthrough roll-to-roll printable perovskite solar cell
• GCL Photoelectric Materials completes USD$72 Million B+ round of financing
• Hanwha Q Cells plans to mass-produce perovskite tandem cells by 2026
• Researchers achieve 31.25% efficiency for tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell
• Stores in Poland use perovskite shelf labels and blinds by Saule technologies
• TENG+Perovskite solar cell generates electricity from both sunlight and falling raindrops
• Oxford PV completes build-out of its Brandenburg factory
• JinkoSolar announces a 30% perovskite cell technology platform
• Saule Technologies launches its production line of perovskite solar panels

VIPERLAB (Fully Connected Virtual and Physical Perovskite Photovoltaic Lab) is an EU-funded H2020 project that brings together a network of European-based scientists and research organizations engaged in the study and development of Perovskite PV.

The project aims to facilitate faster and more reliable technology evaluation cycles to enable a swift market entry for perovskite-based PV products and a widespread utilization of renewable energy conversion technology.

Perovskite-Info is happy to announce the 2023 edition of The Perovskite Handbook. This book is a comprehensive guide to perovskite materials, applications and industry. Perovskites are an exciting class of materials that feature a myriad of exciting properties and are considered the future of solar cells, displays, sensors, LEDs and more. The handbook is now updated to January 2023 and lists recent developments and new companies, initiatives and research activities.

Reading this book, you'll learn all about:

• Different perovskite materials, their properties and structure
• How perovskites can be made, tuned and used
• What kinds of applications perovskites may be suitable for
• What the obstacles on the way to a perovskite revolution are
• Perovskite solar cells, their merits and challenges
• Perovskite QDs, LEDs, and other applications
• The state of the perovskite market, potential and future

The book also provides: a history of perovskite research, a guide to perovskite companies and developers, information on leading collaboration and development projects, a comprehensive list of perovskite companies, market updates and much more!

On March 27 the MicroLED Industry Association will host a private webinar on perovskite materials for the microLED industry. Perovskite materials hold great promise for the solar industry and in recent years we are seeing promising signs for the adoption of perovskites the display industry.

The upcoming Seminar will feature four world-leading speakers, and will also be open to a Q&A session. We will learn more about the state-of-the-art perovskite research and development, with a focus of course on applications in the microLED industry - for both perovskite QDs and PeLEDs.

The perovskite industry is rapidly moving towards commercialization and mass production. Here are some recent and popular news that you may find of interest:

• Wuxi UtmoLight announces 18.2% efficiency for large area perovskite solar module
• Hanwha Q Cells plans to mass-produce perovskite tandem cells by 2026
• Solliance team breaks 30% efficiency barrier for a 4T silicon-perovskite tandem device
• Researchers create optical fibers made from single-crystal organometallic perovskite
• Researchers fabricate flexible roll-to-roll perovskite solar cells with 16.7% efficiency
• Researchers achieve 31.25% efficiency for tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell
• Stores in Poland use perovskite shelf labels and blinds by Saule technologies
• Researchers use perovskites to design more environmentally friendly air conditioners
• DaZheng announces commercialization of large flexible perovskite solar panels
• NREL team highlights the potential of perovskites for renewable hydrogen production
• When will perovskite solar panels hit the market?
• TENG+Perovskite solar cell generates electricity from both sunlight and falling raindrops
• Oxford PV completes build-out of its Brandenburg factory
• JinkoSolar announces a 30% perovskite cell technology platform
• Saule Technologies launches its production line of perovskite solar panels

Perovskite-Info is proud to announce an update to our Perovskite for the Display Industry Market Report. This market report, brought to you by the world's leading perovskite and OLED industry experts, is a comprehensive guide to next-generation perovskite-based solutions for the display industry that enable efficient, low cost and high-quality display devices. The report is now updated to September 2022, with all the latest commercial and research activity.

Reading this report, you'll learn all about:

• Perovskite materials and their properties
• Perovskite applications in the display industry
• Perovskite QDs for color conversion
• Prominent perovskite display related research activities

The report also provides a list of perovskite display companies, datasheets and brochures of pQD film solutions, an introduction to perovskite materials and processes, an introduction to emerging display technologies and more.

Tokyo Chemical Industry (TCI) is a global supplier of laboratory chemicals and specialty materials. TCI is a leading the next-generation solar technology industry by providing high-quality and reliable materials, including metal halide perovskite precursors such as lead/tin halides and organic onium salts, as well as carrier transporting materials.

TCI recently launched hole selective self-assemble monolayer (SAM) forming agents, 2PACz [Product Number: C3663] , MeO-2PACz [Product Number: D5798] and Me-4PACz [Product Number: M3359] for high performance perovskite solar cells. The company is getting ready to launch some more related materials in 2022. We thought it'd be a good time to catch up with TCI, and have conducted a Q&A with TCI’s Institute for Material Science's general manager, Dr. Taro Tanabe.