Scientists Have Developed High-Performance Solar Panels

A team from the University of Surrey has created an "ink coating" that could significantly accelerate humanity's transition to renewable energy sources.

This was reported by Independent.

It is noted that the nanoscale "ink" coating can greatly enhance the stability of solar elements made from perovskite, a next-generation material that makes panels much lighter and cheaper than conventional silicon elements.

"The limited productivity of traditional solar elements is the reason researchers have switched to studying perovskite as the next-generation solar technology, especially as its applications on Earth and in space are rapidly growing," says Dr. Imalka Jayawardena of the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) at the University of Surrey.

Previously, researchers tried to address the problem of efficiency loss and energy loss during the solar energy generation cycle.

However, scientists have now found that aluminum oxide can significantly minimize efficiency fluctuations during the conditioning of perovskite solar elements. This is considered a real breakthrough for the solar energy industry.

Currently, perovskite is already being called a "miracle material" because of its potential to transform various industries. Recent research has shown that it can be effectively used for so-called "self-healing" solar panels, which can regenerate up to 100% of their efficiency after radiation damage in space.

"Our key development in solar panel technology demonstrates an economically efficient approach to scaling up perovskite solar elements - a development that can help countries around the world achieve their clean energy goals more quickly," emphasized Jayawardena.

It is expected that if such inexpensive panels enter mass production while retaining their durability and reliability, the cost of solar panels will sharply decrease, making clean energy more accessible.

Scientists emphasize that the cost of solar and wind energy is already declining as the technology for generating solar energy continues to improve and become more affordable.

To recall, the European Climate Law has legally committed EU governments to achieve carbon (climate) neutrality by 2050. According to the latest Eurobarometer research, an absolute majority of Europeans - 93% - consider climate change a serious global problem.