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Perovskite solar supercell, created by scientists at the University of Oxford, promises a revolution in energy generation, with greater efficiency than traditional solar panels. Innovation can change the way we use solar energy.
The days of solar panels may be numbered. A new discovery made by scientists at the University of Oxford promises to transform the future of energy generation.
This new material, with the potential to drastically change the way we capture and use solar energy, fits in the palm of your hand and is composed of a rare mineral, perovskite. But how can this small innovation threaten such an established technology?
What is the super solar cell?
The answer lies in creating the call solar supercell, an ultra-thin and flexible structure, developed based on calcium and titanium oxides.
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The great thing about this innovation is its ability to absorb light more effectively, converting it into electrical energy in a surprisingly efficient way. Unlike traditional solar panels, this supercell does not require large areas to operate and can be attached to various surfaces, from everyday objects to buildings.
Replacement Potential of Solar Panels
According to the team of researchers from Oxford, this technology has the potential to replace, at least partially, electric batteries and photovoltaic solar panels themselves.
Imagine a future where your cell phone is recharged by the case that protects it or where electric cars receive power directly from the roof. This is the scenario that this new solar supercell promises to create.
Revolutionary efficiency
Efficiency is the key point of this technology. While conventional solar panels have a limited energy conversion efficiency, the supercell, by “stacking” sheets of the same material that absorbs light, achieves an efficiency of 27%.
This is already considered a high value in the sector, and scientists believe it could reach 45% with further improvements, double what is possible with current technology.
The path to commercialization
Despite all these promises, the technology must still spend a few years restricted to laboratories to improve and reduce production costs.
The popularization of this material depends on partnerships with industries willing to invest in manufacturing and also on government incentives to enable large-scale production.
According to information from the University of Oxford itself, the future of energy It can be in the hands of those who dare to innovate.
And do you believe that traditional solar panels’ days are numbered? Leave your opinion in the comments!
Perovskite solar panel is an old project in the solar energy market. It's been around for about 10 years. It never really comes out on the market like the solid state battery. It's just a promise.
I think that solar panels will not be replaced, I think they will be innovated even using these rare **** maybe they can be combined for better efficiency and reduce the size of the squares and still have more energy gain.
And where to find space for so many panels, space for panels but less space for agriculture, livestock, forestry…
Above the houses and buildings this is the solution
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Oh my gosh… “praca” is enough to break the barrel…!!!
Certainly, solar energy is the future.