Research Priorities Supported by the Solar Energy Technology Development Center
The Solar Energy Technology Development Center supports research projects in strategic areas related to solar energy technologies, including the following:
Photovoltaic Technologies
- Perovskite photovoltaic cells
- Dye-sensitized photovoltaic cells
- Polymer photovoltaic cells
- Quantum-dot photovoltaic cells
- Organic photovoltaic cells
- Multi-junction photovoltaic cells
- Improving the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells
Solar Thermal Technologies
- Improving the efficiency of parabolic trough systems
- Dish–Stirling solar power systems
- Solar chimney technologies
Standards and Laboratories for Solar Electricity
- Studying and evaluating solar energy standards based on the different climatic conditions of Iran.
- Identifying and introducing accredited partner laboratories for conducting research and development projects in the field of solar energy.
Short Website Description
- The Solar Energy Technology Development Center supports research and development projects in strategic areas of photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies, while promoting the development of standards, laboratory capabilities, and technical infrastructure required for the advancement of solar electricity technologies in Iran.