Sekisui Chemical Co., a Japanese company, is developing advanced solar panels based on the mineral perovskite, which can generate up to 20 gigawatts of energy, equivalent to 20 nuclear reactors.
This project is funded by Japan's Ministry of Industry and is part of the Asian state's plan to revolutionize the use of solar energy and improve the adaptation of this technology to everyday life.
The solar panels are designed to help Japan achieve its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The project is based on Japan's position as the world's second-largest producer of iodine, which is needed to produce the technology. If this energy potential is realized, Japan's economic security would increase significantly, reducing its dependence on foreign manufacturers and revolutionizing the domestic industry, writes A2 CNN.
Compared to other solar panels, such as those made from silicon, PSC technology is very flexible and adaptable, ideal for a country like Japan that doesn't have a lot of flat surfaces. These cells can be installed in large urban environments, such as building walls, windows, lampposts and traffic signs, and even on vehicles.
However, the technology has some limitations that have not yet been overcome. The durability of the panels and the high cost of production make its mass use impossible, so it is expected that the installation techniques and materials used will improve.
Japan used to be the world's leading producer and exporter of solar panels, but the entry of Chinese competitors has reduced its market share to below 1%, largely due to higher costs and more limited production compared to its competitors. However, the country now seems to be counting on PSC technology to solve this problem once and for all and create a new international market by 2030.
Perovskite solar cells are a new and promising technology for generating solar energy. The name "perovskite" comes from a mineral called "perovskite", which has a special crystal structure that can be used to capture solar energy. In the case of solar cells, perovskite is a material used as part of the panel that has the ability to convert sunlight into electricity. (A2 Televizion)
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