Future of Industry

SOL

SOL increases PV cell efficiency through an innovative 3T cell interconnection principle.

The SOL project, led by Zakaria Djebbour & James Connolly, aims to interconnect two complementary 3T tandem cells (with inverted P and N doping) to enable them to work together as a single unit (2T block).

This new connection method allows these cells to form a two-terminal device, which facilitates the combination of several units into a more efficient solar module.

What is the current status of their project?

  • A patent WO/2017/093695 already filed in 2016 and validated in France, the United States, China, and Europe for the 3T tandem solar cell.  
  • New invention disclosure, patent being drafted
  • Achieved a Proof of Concept : Development of a physical demonstrator for the interconnection of two 3T tandem cells.  

Technological maturity: TRL 2

Contact us: zakaria.djebbour@centralesupelec.fr