Get More Bang for Your Solar Buck with New Surface Texture
Osaka Solar Scientists Rough Up Silicon Panels to Boost Light Capture
Tags: Osaka University, Japan, Energy & Environment
Osaka University researchers have enhanced silicon solar cells' efficiency by modifying their surface texture, increasing light harvesting without added cost. This innovation boosts power conversion efficiency by creating antireflective coatings directly on the cells using a simple wet treatment. The technique focuses on both the front and back surfaces, capturing more light and thus generating more electricity. It has practical applications in producing cost-effective, high-efficiency solar panels for widespread use. This advancement aims to make solar power more economically viable without compromising on performance.
IP Type or Form Factor: Process & Method; Material
TRL: 6 - prototype validated in intended environment
Industry or Tech Area: Solar Energy; Energy Harvesting & Capture
