Scientists at Lehigh University in the United States discovered a new material that has the potential to revolutionise next-generation solar panels.
Production of 190%
According to preliminary findings, this material contributes to the production of 190 percent more electricity.
The scientists’ research findings have been published in the journal Science Advances, according to an international daily.
In their experiment, scientists created a new material that outperforms traditional solar cells’ theoretical efficiency limit, achieving a 190 percent absorption efficiency rate.
Professor Chinedu Ekuma of Lehigh University described this breakthrough as a significant advance in sustainable energy solutions. Tests revealed that the material absorbs both infrared and visible light.
Tests revealed that the material absorbs both infrared and visible light. It achieved an External Quantum Efficiency (EQE) of 190%, which translates to the generation of more than one electron per absorbed photon.
This was made possible by studying the ‘van der Waals gaps’ between layered 2-D materials.
Professor Ekuma praised the material’s rapid response and increased efficiency, hinting at photovoltaic applications.
The material, Cu-intercalated GeSe/SnS, holds promise for high-efficiency solar cells that are critical for meeting global energy demands.
The next step for Professor Ekuma and his team is to integrate this experimental material into existing renewable energy systems.
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