Organic solar cells (OSCs) are emerging as one of the more versatile photovoltaic technologies in the third-generation solar cell technology domain, owing to their unique characteristics of flexibility, ultra-lightweight form factors, low-temperature processing, and compatibility with high-throughput printing techniques. Advancements in donor–acceptor materials have pushed OSC efficiency and stability to levels suitable for a widening set of applications, from indoor photovoltaics and Internet of Things (IoT power systems to portable and building-integrated energy photovoltaics. Innovations in device architecture, interfacial engineering, and encapsulation are addressing long-standing barriers related to short operational lifetime and degradation, enabling OSCs to progress steadily toward commercial viability. This analysis includes an overview of the scope, growth drivers, and constraints shaping the adoption of OSCs.

• What are the emerging OSC technologies & designs, innovations, and key performance parameters creating new growth avenues?
• How can you gain a competitive edge over key commercial players, research groups, and innovators in the OSC domain?
• Which intellectual property megatrends and strategic opportunities can stakeholders target to drive the next wave of growth in the OSC domain?