# Skanska Launches First Perovskite Solar Cell Application in Office Buildings with Saule Technologies

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/02/skanska-launches-first-perovskite-solar-cell-application-in-office-buildings-with-saule-technologies/
- Published: 2018-02-02T03:45:55-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

WARSAW, Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Skanska’s commercial development business unit
in Central Eastern Europe will be the first developer worldwide to cover office 
buildings with semi-transparent perovskite [solar cells](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/12/binghamton-scientists-create-most-powerful-micro-scale-bio-solar-cell-yet/)
on a commercial scale. This will also revolutionize the approach towards energy 
self-sufficient buildings. So Saule Technologies will be the technology provider.
The initial implementation tests are also planned for 2018 in Poland.

![Warsaw jan 17 2018 prnewswire    skanska&aposs commercial development business
unit in central eastern europe will be the first developer worldwide to cover office
buildings with semi transparent perovskite solar cells on a commercial scale This
will also revolutionize the approach towards energy self sufficient buildings So
saule technologies will be the technology provider The initial implementation tests
are also planned for 2018 in poland](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/
uploads/2018/02/img_3441.jpg?resize=300%2C177&quality=52&ssl=1 "img_3441 - The Green
Living Guy")

Energy independent office projects are now becoming a reality. That’s thanks to 
perovskite technology. One which is ready to be integrated into building façades.
[Skanska](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/04/how-to-make-your-home-and-yard-more-eco-friendly/)
will also apply the test-cells onto its projects in 2018. Thereby creating a significant
milestone towards zero-energy. Also carbon neutral office investments. The developer
also has exclusive rights to use Saule Technologies’ solar cell solutions. That’s
as stated in a license-based agreement signed between the companies. All in building
façades and noise barriers across all Skanska markets worldwide. Perovskite technology
means benefits for the developer, tenants and communities – favorable implementation
costs, lower energy costs and consumption, and lower carbon footprints.

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Perovskite is a crystalline material that has great potential to replace silicon.
One which currently the world’s most popular semiconductor in solar cell applications.
Saule Technologies has also been working on the application of ink-jet printing.
That’s for fabricating free-form perovskite solar modules since 2014.

## New Technique

This technique allows customization of the shape, color and size of the module. 
That’s depending on particular needs and installs. Especially those wherever there
is a free area on the building. This means not being limited to the roof and static
insolation angles. All which dramatically increases the ability to harness energy
from sun. The stability and water resistance of the modules makes them ideal for
the construction industry.

The company has also conducted advanced research. All on the technology with leading
international universities in the UK, Israel, Germany, Italy and Spain. With a Japanese
investor on board. Especially and along with support from several research [grants worth more than EUR 20 million](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/02/uqm-technologies-wins-4-million-doe-grant/).
Because Saule Technologies is now working on a large-scale, prototype production
line.

![Skanska launches first perovskite solar cell application in office buildings with
saule technologies](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/
02/img_3443-1.jpg?resize=780%2C519&quality=52&ssl=1 "Skanska Launches First Perovskite
Solar Cell Application in Office Buildings with Saule Technologies - The Green Living
Guy")

[www.sauletech.com](https://sauletech.com/)

### About Skanska Group

Sweden-based Skanska Group is determined to be the leading green developer and builder.
The company has also been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact since
2001. In addition and in 2009, as one of the first developers in CEE. I mean Skanska
introduced LEED certification to the office market. Moreover and announced the implementation
of the WELL Building Standard in 2017.

Usage of [perovskite solar cells](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/08/britains-sunlight-could-meet-energy-demands/)
for zero-energy buildings is just the latest innovation. All in Skanska’s sustainable
building strategy. [www.skanska.com/property](https://group.skanska.com/about-us/our-services/commercial-property/)

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