Toshiba, Shin-Etsu Develop More Durable Perovskite Solar Cell

According to Nikkei Asia, Japan's Toshiba and Shin-Etsu Chemical, working with Niigata University, have developed a perovskite solar cell that is 1.5 times more durable than existing alternatives. The companies said the cell has the world's highest durability and could help them compete with Chinese manufacturers that are leading efforts to mass-produce next-generation solar cells.