Advancements and Challenges in Wide-Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells: From Single Junction to Tandem Solar Cells

Abstract

The exceptional optoelectronic performance and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing have propelled organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) into the spotlight within the photovoltaic community. Currently, the single-junction PSCs have achieved a certified power conversion efficiency surpassing 26%, edging closer to the illustrious Shockley–Queisser theoretical limit. To further enhance device performance, researchers are currently directing their attention toward the integration of wide-bandgap (WBG) perovskites (Eg > 1.60 eV) as top subcells in conjunction with narrow-bandgap materials, such as perovskite, crystalline silicon, and copper indium gallium selenium, to construct multijunction tandem devices that maximize solar spectral utilization and minimize thermal losses. However, WBG perovskites encounter challenges associated with suboptimal crystal quality, high defect density, and severe phase separation, leading to significant voltage losses and inferior performance. In this regard, extensive research has been conducted, yielding significant findings. This review article summarizes the advancements in composition engineering, additive engineering, and interface engineering of WBG PSCs. Furthermore, the applications of WBG PSCs in various tandem solar cells and their development are discussed. Finally, future prospects for the development of WBG PSCs are outlined.