Ricoh is establishing mass-production capabilities for perovskite solar cells using inkjet printing technology, targeting annual production capacity of several hundred MW at its Tohoku site in Miyagi Prefecture by 2030. Expansion to GW-scale production is also under consideration.
Ricoh announced that it is working to establish manufacturing capacity for the mass production of perovskite solar cells using inkjet printing technology. It will establish a new production facility at Ricoh Industry's Tohoku site in Miyagi Prefecture, targeting annual production capacity of several hundred MW by 2030. It indicated that production could eventually be expanded to GW scale.
This initiative has been selected for support under Japan's GX Supply Chain Development Support Program, and the company will accelerate the establishment of demonstration and mass-production capabilities through government-backed support. Ricoh aims to use its established inkjet technology consistently from material supply through pattern printing of all functional layers, reducing material waste and improving productivity.
The manufacturing process is based on Ricoh's inkjet technology, developed over many years, and enables pattern printing of all functional layers in perovskite solar cells. This is intended to achieve high productivity and lower costs.
Going forward, Ricoh said it will promote real-world adoption and commercialisation based on the results of its research and development and demonstration activities, while also contributing to strengthening Japan's industrial competitiveness in the GX sector.