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Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV, discusses his company's tandem perovskite silicon solar panel technology, which recently achieved a record 30.4 percent efficiency. He explains how a thin perovskite layer boosts power output, lowers manufacturing costs, and supports domestic production. The conversation also covers utility scale deployment, rising demand from data centers, manufacturing tax credits, and the future of solar energy in the United States.
Topics Covered
Tandem PV Origin
Perovskite Technology
Solar Panel Efficiency
Silicon Cell Integration
Company Board Members
Panel Degradation Testing
Solar Manufacturing Timeline
Utility-Scale Solar
Silicon Valley Talent
US Manufacturing Tax Credits
Data Center Demand
Solar Cost Reduction
Bifacial Solar Panels
Automated Factory Production
Future Efficiency Roadmap
PV = Photovoltaic
IPP = Independent Power Producer
SEIA = Solar Energy Industries Association
IRA = Inflation Reduction Act
Podcast with Dick Swanson
Reach out to Scott Wharton here:
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/scottwharton/
Website:
www.tandempv.com/
Email:
scott@tandempv.com
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www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
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www.solarsean.com/esip
