New device turns shadow to electricity

Researchers at the National University of Singapore had design a new method to energy production, generating electricity out of shadows. The new Shadow effect energy generator buildup of a silicon band coated by a superthin layer of gold, generate a direct current, simply by placing a part of the device in shadow. The authors determinated that the device bring out a stronger electric current, 200% better than ordinary solar cells.

For more information, it is suggested to read the publication Energy Harvesting from Shadow-effect in the journal “Energy & Environmental Science” https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EE00825G