China leads in research on next-generation solar cells

Risk of U.S. sanctions could jeopardize progress on emerging technology

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Thin-film perovskite solar cells are flexible, expanding their range of potential uses. (Photo courtesy of Kyoto University)

TORU TSUNASHIMA and TAMAKI KYOZUKA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- China is emerging as a research powerhouse for perovskite solar cells, an alternative to the current mainstream technology that could make renewable energy more widespread.

China has produced over 5,500 international academic papers on perovskite cells since 2019, according to a study by Tokyo-based data analysis provider Fronteo.

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