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Khan, Aimal Daud and Shahzad, Amir and Lee, It Ee and Rabbani, Nahin Ar and Basit, Abdul and Jan, Shayan Tariq and Rehman, Qandeel and Khan, Adnan Daud and Ahmad, Muhammad Shakeel and Wali, Qamar and Noman, Muhamad (2026) Recent advances in semi-transparent perovskite solar cells for the possibility of agrivoltaics for smart farming: a review. Nano Express, 7 (3). 032001. ISSN 2632-959X

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Abstract

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a transformative photovoltaic (PV) technology due to their rapid efficiency improvements and low-cost fabrication potential, attracting significant academic and industrial interest. In particular, semitransparent PSCs (ST-PSCs) introduce a paradigm shift by enabling simultaneous electricity generation and light transmission, thereby expanding their applicability beyond conventional PVs. This review explores recent advances in ST-PSCs with a focus on their integration into building-integrated PVs and agrivoltaic systems for smart farming. Unlike traditional opaque solar modules, ST-PSCs can selectively transmit photosynthetically active radiation, enabling concurrent crop cultivation and energy harvesting while addressing critical land-use challenges. The paper critically examines the progress in materials engineering, device architectures, and spectral tuning strategies that enable high efficiency and controlled transparency in PSCs. Furthermore, it discusses emerging innovations such as wavelength-selective designs and dynamically tunable modules that function as ‘smart’ systems to optimize plant growth conditions and mitigate thermal stress. Despite these advancements, key challenges—including long-term stability, lead toxicity, large-scale fabrication, and environmental impact—remain barriers to commercialization. Overall, this review highlights the multifunctional potential of ST PSCs as a next-generation solution for sustainable energy systems, bridging the gap between energy production, agriculture, and urban infrastructure. By integrating energy generation with food production and built environments, ST-PSCs offer a promising pathway toward efficient land use, enhanced sustainability, and smart energy management in future PV applications.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Perovskite solar cells
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK1001-1841 Production of electric energy or power. Powerplants. Central stations
Divisions:	Faculty of Artificial Intelligence & Engineering (FAIE)
Depositing User:	Ms Rosnani Abd Wahab
Date Deposited:	04 Aug 2026 03:28
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2026 03:28
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/16469

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