From Futurism · Joe Wilkins · · 50s
Underwater Solar Panels Break Water Depth Record
China’s solar panels generate power 30 feet underwater, breaking efficiency limits.
In brief
China’s solar panels generate power 30 feet underwater, breaking efficiency limits. Scientists created solar panels that convert 35% of sunlight into energy at 10 meters depth, surpassing theoretical limits for underwater use. Originally reported by Futurism.
New underwater solar panels
Scientists generated electricity from sunlight at 10 meters depth.
Perovskite solar cells
Panels use perovskite mineral instead of silicon.
Blue and green light capture
Cells target blue and green sunlight waves that penetrate water.
35% efficiency record
Peak power conversion reached 35 percent under simulation.
Surpassing theoretical limit
Result exceeds Shockley-Queisser efficiency cap of 33 percent.
Real-world testing needed
Two-hour test generated 324 milliwatt-hours for small LED light.
At a glance
Scientists created solar panels that convert 35% of sunlight into energy at 10 meters depth, surpassing theoretical limits for underwater use.
