Researchers at Yunnan University have developed durable perovskite solar cells that generate electricity underwater by tuning light absorption to underwater wavelengths while using a moisture-repelling additive for stability. The technology overcomes perovskite degradation issues with a specialized compound that protects the crystal lattice, enabling potential underwater power generation where silicon panels fail.
Background
Perovskite solar cells offer high efficiency and flexibility but typically degrade rapidly when exposed to moisture. This underwater application represents a novel use case that could enable autonomous marine devices and deep-sea energy harvesting.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 15, 2026 at 02:03 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10