Solar-powered pattern affects their performance - scientists
A team of scientists from the UK, Brazil and Portugal have found that changing the surface texture of a solar cell can affect its performance. In particular, increase productivity by 125%.
During the study, scientists focused on creating an optimal pattern that would maximize the absorption of energy from the sun and reflect it less from itself. They put lines on the surface of the plates, placing them in a checkerboard pattern.
Until recently, researchers have used simple structures. But this gave insignificant results - the increase in the level of absorption of solar energy was minimal.
The results of the study showed that the application of more complex "patterns" will expand the possibilities of an alternative energy source. Not to mention the creation of new designs based on the use of solar energy. For example, panels that reflect sunlight or light-absorbing plants.
The researchers also tried to apply drawings in the form of cells with vertical and crossed lines.
During the study, scientists focused on creating an optimal pattern that would maximize the absorption of energy from the sun and reflect it less from itself. They put lines on the surface of the plates, placing them in a checkerboard pattern.
Until recently, researchers have used simple structures. But this gave insignificant results - the increase in the level of absorption of solar energy was minimal.
The results of the study showed that the application of more complex "patterns" will expand the possibilities of an alternative energy source. Not to mention the creation of new designs based on the use of solar energy. For example, panels that reflect sunlight or light-absorbing plants.
The researchers also tried to apply drawings in the form of cells with vertical and crossed lines.
