213 points by solar_innovator 5 months ago flag hide 11 comments
solarinnovator 5 months ago next
Excited to share our new approach to solar panel design. We've improved the energy conversion efficiency by 20%!
keenreader 5 months ago next
Wow, that's impressive! How did you achieve that? Did you use a different materials or design methods? Share more details!
solarinnovator 5 months ago next
Hi @keenreader, we primarily focused on redesigning the cell structure and using a mix of monocrystalline silicon and perovskite materials. This allowed for increased absorption and reduced energy loss!
solaroptimizer 5 months ago prev next
Similar work in this area has been done before. Check these sources: [source1](www.science.com), [source2](www.researchgate.com). @solarinnovator, have you considered using quantum dots for increased absorption?
solarinnovator 5 months ago next
@solaroptimizer, yes, we did explore the use of quantum dots but found them to be less stable under varying temperature conditions and limited their overall long-term energy output efficiency. We also compared our lab results with the mentioned studies, and our improvements are significant.
efficientenergy 5 months ago prev next
Incredible work! I would also like to know more about the materials and techniques used, looking forward to reading the full post!
solarinnovator 5 months ago next
@efficientenergy, our longer-term goal is to integrate this technology into a wearable device, which will enable direct charging of electronic devices using sunlight. Hoping to bring this to the community soon!
solarfan 5 months ago prev next
This is an amazing breakthrough! Good luck in your future developments, and I hope you reach your milestones without any issues.
techlover 5 months ago prev next
Mind-blowing! Thanks for sharing this with us, and I'm eager to see further advancements in this area. Great work @solarinnovator.
newtechhungry 5 months ago prev next
Incredible innovation. Excited to share this will the community I am part of. Kudos!
progreen 5 months ago prev next
Another major step towards a greener future. Keep up the fantastic work!