Exciting new research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) could soon make solar panels up to 10% more efficient and extend their lifespan by an extra four years. The advancement in solar technology could mean even bigger savings and sustainability for homeowners and businesses across Essex, Kent and the wider South East.
A Major Step Forward in Solar Panel Technology
The UNSW research team has developed a ground breaking solar cell using a process known as singlet fission. This innovation could raise a standard solar panels efficiency from around 20% to more than 30%, significantly increasing the amount of solar energy generated per panel, reducing the payback period and increasing the return on investment.
In simple terms, fewer panels are required to produce the same level or clean electricity, or you can fit more panels on your roof to produce more free electricity.
What This Means for South East Homeowners
For residents living in Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire and the surrounding South East, this new solar technology could deliver:
- Higher energy savings: generate more electricity from the same roof space.
- Lower running costs: reduced cell temperatures mean fewer repairs and replacements.
- Better integration: improved compatibility with home heating systems and electric vehicles.
The development also strengthens the solar value chain, making it easier and more cost effective for installers like SolarTherm UK to deliver high quality, long lasting solar systems.
How Singlet Fission Works
Singlet fission allows one high energy photon (light particle) to generate two excited electron hole pairs, effectively doubling the electrical yield from the bluest part of the solar spectrum, the most energy rich portion of sunlight.
By adding a singlet fission layer, researchers project an improvement of solar cell efficiency by more than 10%, while also reducing the operating temperature by about 2.4°C. This means a longer panel lifespan and even greater return on investment for solar customers.
Go Solar with SolarTherm UK
As solar technology continues to evolve, now is the perfect time to future proof your property with a high efficiency solar PV installation.
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