Based on a concept developed by Grätzel at EFPL in 1991 , a completely sealed new solar cell was developed which can be produced at low cost. Materials are an organic dye and an oxide semiconductor. Energy conversion efficiency is 11.9%. Project leader is Mr Shuji HAYASE, industrial partner is Ushio Inc.
JST news release, October 31, 2013
Group at Kyushu Institute of Technology develops autonomous dye-sensitized solar cells for agricultural use