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Introduction

JFE Tech Research Corporation, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has officially launched a comprehensive evaluation service focusing on perovskite solar cells, which are recognized as the next generation of solar energy technology. This service encompasses material analysis, film structure assessment, module performance testing, and durability evaluation, assisting researchers and manufacturers in overcoming technological challenges in the development, demonstration, and mass production stages of these innovative solar cells.

Background and Challenges

As society strives for decarbonization, perovskite solar cells are gaining attention due to their unique features, including high efficiency, lightweight, and flexibility, which set them apart from traditional solar cells. There is an increasing demand for practical applications of these cells, both domestically and internationally. However, significant technical challenges remain, including ensuring long-term durability, reducing costs, and stabilizing quality during mass production. Thus, the need for objective and sophisticated evaluation techniques has become crucial, particularly during the transition from research and development to demonstration and mass production phases. A comprehensive evaluation framework that assesses material properties and reliability in real-world conditions is highly sought after.

Overview of Services Offered

The evaluation service from JFE Tech Research focuses on perovskite solar cells, covering various aspects:

1. Evaluation Targets: Includes materials, components, cells, and modules of perovskite solar cells.
2. Key Evaluation Elements:
- Material and Structural Analysis: Thickness, composition, crystal structure, mechanical properties, and interface conditions, employing techniques like X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and elemental analysis.
- Energy Generation Performance Evaluation: Measurement of energy efficiency (IV characteristics, Maximum Power Point Tracking).
- Reliability Evaluation: Weather resistance tests (UV exposure, temperature and humidity cycles, temperature cycling), and vibration testing.
- Degradation Analysis: Disassembly investigations of modules and analysis of degradation factors.
- Evaluation of Components Including Solar Cells: Mechanical properties and durability assessments.

Please note that some evaluations may be limited to cell-only assessments or have restrictions on evaluation size.

Features of the Provided Services

1. One-stop Comprehensive Evaluation: Utilizing years of experience in material and battery development, as well as energy systems development, JFE Tech Research accommodates all phases from the development of perovskite solar cells to mass production.
- Material Level: Evaluation of film thickness, composition, and structural analysis.
- Cell Level: Energy performance evaluation including IV characteristics and Maximum Power Point measurements.
- Module Level: Structural analysis including sealing and interface evaluation, as well as disassembly investigations.



2. Reliability Evaluation Simulating Real Usage Environments: Focusing on long-term reliability, crucial for practical applications, the service provides data supporting forecasts and strategies for product lifespan improvements through weather resistance tests and degradation mechanisms.
- Reliability Testing: Weather resistance tests (UV exposure, temperature and humidity testing, temperature cycling).
- Degradation Analysis: Module disassembly investigations, cross-section observations, material property assessments, and degradation factor analysis.



3. Objectivity and Reliability as a Third-party Evaluation Body: As an independent third-party evaluation organization, JFE Tech Research provides objective and fair data that can be utilized for public projects and other applications.

Customer Value and Benefits

With the launch of this service, JFE Tech Research aims to provide significant value to customers, including:

• - Shortened Development Timeline: Enabling a seamless evaluation process from R&D to mass production considerations.
• - Facilitating Practical Application: By addressing challenges through reliability evaluations that mimic actual usage environments.
• - Acquisition of Objective Data: Ensuring external credibility through the neutrality of a third-party evaluation institution.

Future Outlook

JFE Tech Research aspires to become a widely trusted third-party evaluation hub in the perovskite solar cell sector through this service. Moving forward, the aim is to continuously adapt their evaluation services from demonstration to mass production phases while expanding to accommodate international standards. Additionally, enhancing partnerships with domestic and international research institutions and manufacturers will contribute to strengthening Japan's international competitiveness in cutting-edge solar technology.

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About JFE Tech Research Corporation

• - Name: JFE Tech Research Corporation
• - Headquarters: 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 4th Floor, Otemachi Building
• - Representative: Kazuhiko Hanazawa, CEO
• - Business Overview: Preparation of testing and experimental proposals, measurement, data analysis, evaluation, consulting, and measurement device development.
• - Website: Official Website
• - Note: Company Note

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this announcement, please contact:
JFE Tech Research Corporation, Sales Management Department, Press Release Division

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• - E-mail: [email protected]