Japanese-made perovskite solar cells will change the world!
At the seminar "Advanced Solar Energy Systems and Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Applications" yesterday, Takeaki Uchida san from Nippon Solar Co Ltd share knowledge about perovskite solar and tandem solar.
Revolutionary Energy Solutions: Perovskite Solar Cells and Micro Wind
Speaker: Mr. Takeaki Uchida, President & CEO of Nippon Solar Co., Ltd
Online Presentation | Access: YouTube Link
Perovskite Solar Cells: A Japanese Innovation Ready to Scale
Perovskite solar cells, a next-generation photovoltaic technology, are seen as a game-changer due to their low cost, flexibility, and efficiency under low light. Nippon Solar, under the leadership of Mr. Uchida, is pushing forward domestic manufacturing and international adoption of these cells to replace traditional silicon-based panels.
Advantages of Perovskite Solar Cells
| Feature | Benefit |
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| Lightweight & Flexible | Install on curved or mobile surfaces |
| High Efficiency | Comparable to silicon, even indoors |
| Low Cost | Printable manufacturing techniques |
| Environmentally Friendly | Lower energy consumption in production |
These traits make perovskite ideal for urban rooftops, vehicles, mobile devices, and building-integrated PV (BIPV).
Micro Wind Turbines: Complementing Solar with Decentralized Power
In areas where sunlight is intermittent, micro wind turbines offer a compact, off-grid energy solution. Nippon Solar is exploring hybrid installations combining perovskite + wind, especially for:
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Islands and remote areas
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Disaster response
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Smart homes and mobile facilities
Made in Japan – Scalable, Localized, Reliable
Mr. Uchida emphasized that Japanese-made perovskite panels are:
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Manufactured with strict quality control
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Adapted to humid Asian climates
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Ready for large-scale factory production
"We don’t just want to reduce carbon—we want to create energy independence for every building, every village, every nation." — Takeaki Uchida
Market Vision & Strategy
Nippon Solar is building strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia, including:
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Local assembly and distribution
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Pilot projects in schools, factories, and government buildings
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Open innovation alliances with universities and startups
✅ Conclusion
Perovskite solar + micro wind offers a decentralized, affordable, and resilient energy future. Nippon Solar’s Japan-based innovation is aiming to empower communities worldwide through next-gen clean energy tech.
You can take about 16 minutes to watch his presentation at:
