SOL-AI: A symbiotic modular foundation model for accelerating solar energy materials development

Photovoltaics is a key technology for the energy transition. Innovative solar cell concepts must be implemented more quickly to achieve the necessary increase in the global use of cost-effective solar power. Research and development activities in this area are increasing rapidly, resulting in a wealth of scientific publications. However, the sheer volume of data is limiting the implementation of the latest findings.

SOL-AI is a foundation model designed to fundamentally reform material informatics in this field. It is able to bring together the diversity of experimental data and results in the field of photovoltaic materials research in order to drive innovation in various areas: from accelerated component development and optimization to the discovery of new solar materials. SOL-AI aims to develop solutions that will have practical relevance for research and industry.