Solar panels will work 32% better: scientists are depriving the world of energy of the Russian Federation

Perovskit and silicon decided to combine in one design so that the solar panels work better. Researchers working at Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (HZB) have been able to improve the materials used in the manufacturing process of solar panels and thus increased the latter's efficiency by 32%, Newatlas. com writes. Perovskit and silicon helped to improve the quality of work that accumulate solar energy, according to the material.

Scientists have been experimenting with both materials for a long time, and then decided to try to make a tandem. It turned out that when paired, the results became only better than when they were used separately. The whole secret is that the materials respond best to different parts of the light spectrum. Perovskit - on blue, and silicon - on red and infrared.

The scientists applied perovskit in thin layers, creating a "cell", and the same was done with silicon, and then placed the cells so that Perovskita was from above. The multilayer of this structure provides a more careful collection of light and at the same time minimizes losses. The improved interface between the active area and electrodes also helped to increase the efficiency of cells up to 32. 5%.

According to the National Laboratory of Renewable Energy Sources, the result demonstrated by the HZB group is the highest today. The publication reminds that earlier the same team showed an increase in efficiency by 30%. Earlier, we reported that in Japan near Tokyo plan to deploy a solar power plant on the water. Interestingly, after the panels have accumulated enough energy, they will be delivered to the land with special drones.