Dutch Startup to Build Roll-to-Roll Factory for Perovskite Solar Cells

Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) has launched a new spin-off company, Perovion Technologies, to accelerate the commercialization of lightweight and flexible perovskite solar cells. The initiative aims to move the technology from laboratory development toward large-scale industrial production.

The company’s technology focuses on producing solar cells on thin, flexible sheets, enabling photovoltaic systems to be integrated into surfaces where traditional glass panels are difficult to install, such as lightweight rooftops, curved structures, and various industrial products.

A key element of Perovion’s strategy is the development of what it describes as the first roll-to-roll manufacturing facility for perovskite solar cells, planned for construction in the Netherlands around 2030. Roll-to-roll production, similar to the process used in newspaper printing, allows solar cells to be manufactured continuously on long flexible substrates and is considered a promising pathway for cost-effective, high-volume production.

In its initial phase, the company will focus on niche markets where flexible photovoltaic solutions are already in demand while working with industrial partners to bring new applications to market.