Organic Photovoltaics

The development of clean alternatives to fossil and nuclear energy is vital for the growth of sustainable economies. One of the most attractive alternatives is photovoltaic (PV) conversion, the possibility to harvest solar energy.

Among the different technologies already available to directly convert solar light into electricity, organic photovoltaics (OPV) ‐ offer several possibilities such as a low weight and a high compatibility with flexible substrates. The fabrication process itself is potentially very versatile, low cost and compatible with mass production via printing processes.
For now, the OPV market is at an early stage of development with the first products being commercialised for niche markets. The low efficiency and short lifetime of OPV hinders its competitiveness against inorganic