Innovation In Solar Energy: Engineering Student Transforms Waste Into A Material Capable Of Converting Ultraviolet Light Into Electrical Energy

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 24/11/2020 at 10:33

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An Engineering Student Transformed Organic Matter Waste, Such as Fruits and Vegetables, into Solar Energy, Being Able to Convert Ultraviolet Light into Electrical Energy.

Carvey Ehren Maigue, the young Filipino engineering student who developed the solar energy panel from organic waste, generates electricity even on cloudy days. The solar panels have very high efficiency, with very low costs; renewable energy technology has advanced so much that, in an interview with Fast Company, the young man claims it is already possible to transition all homes in the US to the model while also saving money in the process.

Many Benefits Involving Solar Energy

The benefits go beyond rooftops and distributed electricity generation developed by the engineering student, as its environmental impact is much lower compared to other sources, such as fossil fuels and hydropower. Solar energy can also be an important tool in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Some energy companies are not very pleased with the news, criticizing the stimulus subsidies for this new market.

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Instability in the Use of Solar Panels

Even though the idea of the young engineering enthusiast is revolutionary, solar energy has a critical negative point: instability in weather. Although it is not possible to control the skies and clouds, and the incidence of rays on the earth, a new project promises to remedy this inconsistency of solar energy.

How would it work? Through the capture of UV light emitted by the sun, which is present on the earth’s surface regardless of the weather. Soon, such technology could transform walls and windows of buildings into strong sources of electricity, generating electrical energy for households.

The New Concept of Electric Energy

This concept of electric energy was named AuREUS by the young engineering student, which stands for (Aurora Renewable Energy and UV Sequestration) and was created by Carvey Maigue.

The methodology of AuREUS by the engineering advocate consists of developing a material that emits organic luminescent particles capable of absorbing UV light (invisible) and converting it into visible light. Maigue states: “In this method, we can capture UV light and after the process, release it as visible light.”

Innovation In Solar Energy: Engineering Student Transforms Waste Into A Material Capable Of Converting Ultraviolet Light Into Electrical Energy

An Engineering Student Transformed Organic Matter Waste, Such as Fruits and Vegetables, into Solar Energy, Being Able to Convert Ultraviolet Light into Electrical Energy.

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Innovation In Solar Energy: Engineering Student Transforms Waste Into A Material Capable Of Converting Ultraviolet Light Into Electrical Energy

An Engineering Student Transformed Organic Matter Waste, Such as Fruits and Vegetables, into Solar Energy, Being Able to Convert Ultraviolet Light into Electrical Energy.

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