The University of Michigan successfully developed transparent photovoltaic panels

A team of researchers from the University of Michigan has successfully developed transparent photovoltaic panels - a breakthrough that could lead to widespread applications in the field of architecture as well as portable or mobile electronics. is the automotive industry.

Successfully manufactured a transparent solar cell

Previous efforts have been made to produce a similar product but the result is not really good, because of its low performance and poor material quality.

The team emphasizes transparent elements on their photovoltaic panels as it can be used for windows or any other surface. Transparent photovoltaic cells can collect solar energy and do not affect the light passing through it. This technology uses organic molecules capable of absorbing wavelengths of light that the human eye can not see, such as infrared or ultraviolet light.

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Three members of the research team were: Yimu Zhao, Benjamin Levine and Garrett Meek.

The energy from the light passing through the photovoltaic panels will be collected and transferred to the surrounding area before being converted into electricity by photovoltaic cells.

Currently, new energy conversion rates are at 1% and the team is working to increase it by more than 5%. And if they succeed, this will be a landmark product. High-rise buildings with laminated glass would then be able to utilize solar energy, or dynamic equipment with glass screens, and cars would have more power. energy for its operation.