Newsletter

As we approach the end of the VIPERLAB project on November 30th, we are glad to reflect on the progress and milestones achieved over the past three years in advancing perovskite photovoltaic (PV) technology. VIPERLAB has supported the European research community through unified, accessible platforms and fostered collaboration across academia and industry.

In 3,5 years we processed 137 project submissions, granting access to 108 user projects, 9% of which involved industrial partners. Despite challenges such as administrative delays and a cyber-attack, we exceeded planned access days, thanks to a 2.3x increase in actual user days provided.

Our platforms—VIPERLAB-GATE, Knowledge Exchange Platform (KEP), and Virtual Access Platform (VAPo)—were widely adopted, with updates including new modeling tools, simulation resources, and training materials that were viewed by thousands of users. Throughout the VIPERLAB years, we hosted numerous events, including webinars, workshops, and training sessions, further strengthening our knowledge-sharing network.

Strategic initiatives to support European PV included three workshops on harmonization and the creation of a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) to guide Europe’s leadership in perovskite PV. VIPERLAB’s collaborative efforts with stakeholders, such as ISOS and ETIP-PV, were pivotal in standardizing protocols and setting strategic industry goals.

Thank you for your continued engagement and contributions. We are proud of what we have accomplished together, solidifying Europe’s PV landscape with an enduring legacy of innovation and cooperation. Maybe add a sentence here to invite to keep the eyes on KEP because we are about to upload soon many public reports.