I searched current sources (today is October 26, 2025) and here are the main, recent advancements in solar‑cell technology and what they mean.

Key technical breakthroughs (with recent examples)

• Perovskite — silicon (and other) tandem cells: Rapid efficiency gains in two‑terminal tandems, with multiple companies and labs reporting certified cell efficiencies in the low‑to‑mid 30% range (e.g., JinkoSolar’s perovskite/TOPCon cell at ~33.8% and LONGi’s large‑area tandem at 33%). These results push past single‑junction silicon limits and are being reported both for small cells and for larger (industrial) areas. (prnewswire.com)
• Large‑area and module‑scale tandems: Teams and manufacturers have moved from tiny lab cells to much larger cell areas and module prototypes, with certified large‑area tandem cells/modules now reported (improves near‑term commercial prospects). Examples include large 260.9 cm² tandem cells and demonstration tandem modules. (Perovskite-Info.com)
• Stability and durability improvements for perovskites: Research groups report improved thermal, moisture and cycling stability (some devices passing IEC thermal cycling tests and other industry standards), addressing one of the main barriers to commercialization. Triple‑junction and tandem devices have published stability milestones. (sydney.edu.au)
• Advanced silicon cell architectures: N‑type TOPCon and passivated heterojunction (HJT) silicon cells have continued efficiency and manufacturing improvements, with top commercial cells/modules setting new single‑junction/large‑area records and being used as bottoms for tandems. (Reuters.com)
• New absorber/optical approaches (quantum dots, tandem perovskites, multijunctions): Work on quantum‑dot spectral converters and perovskite–perovskite–silicon triple junctions aims to capture more of the solar spectrum and raise practical conversion efficiency/yield; some industry partnerships are moving these toward pilot commercialization. (wsj.com)
• Manufacturing readiness & scale demonstrations: Several large PV manufacturers (Trina, LONGi, Jinko, Hanwha, Tongwei and others) have announced pilot production steps, larger wafer‑size tandem cells (M6/M10/210mm footprints), or module‑level records — indicating movement from lab proof‑of‑concept toward industrial scaling. (Perovskite-Info.com)
• Balance‑of‑system and system‑level gains: Bifacial modules, improved module form factors (back‑contact, thinner wafers), better passivation and packaging, and BOS optimizations continue to raise real‑world energy yield even when module efficiency improvements are incremental. (Reuters.com)
• Circularity, recycling and materials: Growing attention to end‑of‑life recycling, less toxic material chemistries (lead‑reduction/encapsulation strategies for perovskites), and reuse/recovery processes—driven by policy and supply‑chain considerations—are becoming part of technology roadmaps (industry and research). (wsj.com)

Why these matter (implications)

• Higher module efficiencies (tandems and advanced silicon) lower levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) by producing more energy per area — important for land‑constrained sites and rooftops.
• Demonstrated stability and large‑area scaling reduce the commercialization risk for perovskite tandems, shortening the timeline for industrial adoption if proven durable in real environments.
• New optical layers (quantum dots, spectral converters) and multijunction architectures can boost energy yield on existing panels and open new product niches (bifacial enhancements, building‑integrated PV).
• Continued silicon improvements (TOPCon, HJT) mean near‑term module upgrades are realistic within current manufacturing ecosystems while perovskite tandems ramp.

What to watch next (near‑term indicators)

• Independent certifications (NREL, Fraunhofer CalLab, IEC tests) of large‑area tandem cells and modules—these validate lab claims for commercial use. (Perovskite-Info.com)
• Commercial pilot lines and first‑wave product announcements (M‑size/M10/M6 tandem modules) from major manufacturers — signals of actual market entry. (LONGi.com)
• Long‑term field‑and‑accelerated‑ageing data for perovskite tandems and quantum‑dot enhanced modules—this will determine insuranceability and bankability.
• Policy and material‑safety/regulatory developments around perovskite materials (lead management) and recycling requirements.

If you’d like, I can:

• Summarize the most important recent records and provide the certification sources/dates (organized by company and laboratory), or
• Focus on one area (e.g., perovskite tandems, TOPCon/HJT silicon, or quantum‑dot spectral enhancements) and give a deeper, referenced briefing.

Sources (examples used above): JinkoSolar (perovskite/TOPCon record), LONGi (33% large‑area tandem), University of Sydney triple‑junction/stability work, Trina/LONGi/other manufacturer announcements, and reporting on quantum‑dot partnerships. (prnewswire.com)