MIT develops solar cell that can quickly transform any surface into an energy source

MIT has developed a solar cell unlike any other. It is constructed from lightweight fabric solar cells that can quickly transform any surface into an energy source.

According to the WEF, they are made of semiconducting inks and generate 18 times more power per kilogramme than conventional solar panels.

They glued the solar modules to sheets of this cloth with a thin layer of UV-curable glue on top. This results in a mechanical solar structure that is both thin and sturdy.

When freestanding, the device could output 730 watts of power per kilogramme and 370 watts when fixed on a hard surface.

This Paper-Thin #Solar Cell Can Generate Power From Any Surface https://t.co/8nXFfyRv30

— Tatiana Hürlimann (@solar1408) December 18, 2022