These new semi-transparent solar cells containing silver nanocrystals have been developed by researchers at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in Barcelona, Spain. This project offers the possibility of generating energy from the sun without relying on fossil fuels, using non-toxic materials.
non-toxic materials: silver, bismuth, and sulfur. These cells are manufactured at low temperatures, unlike cells made primarily of silicon, which require much higher temperatures.
What makes these cells innovative is that they are made from non-toxic materials; furthermore, using these solar panels would result in an increase in efficiency, and can deliver performance levels very similar to those achieved with high-efficiency photovoltaic solar panels.
Another advantage of using these innovative cells is that their manufacture does not require very expensive or complex equipment, which greatly facilitates their use. Furthermore, the materials used to make the cells are abundant on our planet.
In addition, this semi-transparent solar cell is thinner than conventional ones made of silicon, which about 30 nanometers thick, and more flexible. Also, once it's finished At the end of their useful life, they are easy to recycle.
Energy from the sun is becoming a viable alternative to energy sources derived from fossil fuels, greatly reducing the amount of polluting gases emitted into the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide.
