In Italy, the whole house will be solar panels

Italian scientists claim a breakthrough in the study of quantum dots, which can turn any window into a functioning solar panel. This discovery will set a new trend in eco-friendly construction, as new elements can be integrated in any part of the facade of the building due to the selection of the shape and color of the device. The window, which not only transmits light, but also heats the room – this could soon be a reality thanks to the scientific work of specialists from the Los Alamos national laboratory at the University of Milan Bicocca.





Scientists were able to synthesize a completely new generation in the environment of the quantum dots. The main difference from its predecessors is their ability to be implemented in a transparent polymer, where the capture of solar energy occurs, without prejudice to the light transmission characteristics of the material.

Quantum dots are a special nanocrystals, composed of materials with semiconductor properties. They have already found application in systems of solar panels, laser systems, transistors and LEDs. The main characteristics that make the material so widely spread, are high mechanical properties at low costs.





As noted by Victor Klimov, a leading researcher of the Center for advanced solar Photophysics in Los Alamos, new generation of quantum dots was constructed in a special way. Innovative special property of quantum dots is the possibility of using large area LSCs luminescent solar concentrators.

These chromophores are kind of specific lens which gathers and concentrates sunlight. And since the radiation is collected from a large area, it can significantly increase its output power. Solar light by optically active substances LSC will flow on a small solar battery, which is located on the side of the transparent panel. She and will convert sunlight into electricity. This approach significantly increases its efficiency, which opens up broad prospects for application development in the solar panels of the future.

As noted by the authors, LSCs, along with breathtaking efficiency can be integrated completely into any concepts. They can be an integral part of the PV Windows, wall panels or even roof. Together, this will allow you to turn a multi-storey building to a single large power generator, if you cover it with new material.





Source: zeleneet.com