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Elon Musk reveals innovation in the solar energy sector with the development of a new solar panel. This revolutionary equipment, which does not depend on silicon for power generation, promises to be a more economical solution, costing 10 times less than conventional models.
Billionaire Elon Musk recently surprised the world by announcing a revolution in the clean energy sector. He unveiled a new solar panel with advanced technology that promises to transform the way we harness solar energy. This innovation not only offers unprecedented efficiency, but is also affordable, costing up to 10 times less than current models on the market.
Furthermore, the panel is capable of generating an almost infinite amount of energy, making it a promising solution to combat the global energy crisis and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Musk highlighted that the development of this technology is part of an ongoing effort to democratize access to renewable energy and promote a more sustainable future for the planet.
Elon Musk's new solar panel is 10 times cheaper than traditional ones
Os conventional silicon solar panels emerged in the USA in the 50s and, currently, 90% of the world's solar panels are made of crystalline silicon, with the industry growing at around 30% per year.
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Now, Elon Musk has announced a lighter, easier to manufacture and cheaper material, an economical solution capable of generating an efficient solar energy panel, like those photovoltaic cells thin enough to power a home.
The new technology is called ferroelectric crystal cell. With demand on the rise and some complications in production, the price of key materials such as polycilice reached records, reaching US$40,62 per kg.
Os Ferroelectric crystals in a solar panel can generate an incredible amount of energy, due to a new approach that involves thin layers of this new material. The big difference is that these cells do not need the PN junction to create the photovoltaic effect, eliminating the need for positively and negatively doped layers within the cell. Researchers claim that this new solar energy technology will make panel production simpler.
By not using rare materials and not requiring investment in highly qualified labor, this material significantly reduces costs, leading to the expectation that the new solar panel could cost up to 10 times less per Watt than conventional solar panels.
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Elon Musk's company's solar panels, which were already accessible to $2,21 per Watt before, now face a dispute with the new ferroelectric solar panel, which costs just $0,20 per Watt, representing a major turnaround for those looking for a cost-effective solution.
The US has already installed around 3,9 GW of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2022 alone, with solar power representing 50% of the country's generating capacity.
Elon Musk is confident that this new solar technology from Tesla could be a game-changer, capable of generating more energy. To further boost the electrical capacity, scientists developed crystalline layers of Barium Titanate, Strontium and Calcium.
These layers, stacked one on top of the other, separate the negative and positive charges of the same photovoltaic device, generating a significant increase in solar panel efficiency.
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Despite all these advantages, there are challenges to be overcome. Thin films, common in this technology, generally have their useful life compromised at high temperatures.
Despite this, Elon Musk's company is working on a thin film that can overcome these extreme temperatures. This research is part of a revolution in ferroelectric materials, with potential applications in computer memory, capacitors and other computer devices.
US President Biden is investing around US$56 billion to boost domestic production of solar panels. Solar technology is growing incredibly and the future holds exciting discoveries over the next 10 years.
Musk claims the new cell is a game changer and researchers have found that combining different materials in thin layers can significantly increase the solar panel's yield.
Congratulations Elon Musk for getting involved in this business and making prices fall because it is very expensive to obtain, keep up the good work with your projects.
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