Energy from the sun. No longer panels, but a photovoltaic cone
It is 20 times more efficient than photovoltaic panels because it catches sunlight from different directions throughout the day. The future of renewable energy?
Energy independence, CO2 reduction and increasingly cheaper energy are the direction the world is heading. Companies operating in the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) industry do not stop trying to provide users with a product that is much more efficient than what they are already accustomed to.
The sun is currently an inexhaustible source of energy, hence the desire to win the race for the most efficient use of solar energy. Maybe it will be supracules, maybe perovskites, maybe windows with a quantum coating, maybe integrated roofing, maybe floating photovoltaics, or maybe cones?
The panels will be discontinued – they will be replaced by a cone
The Californian company V3Solar has created a device called Spin Cell – a rotating cone covered with photovoltaic cells, which, thanks to its form and mechanics, generates as much as twenty times more energy than a standard PV panel with the same surface.
Photovoltaic panels are flat and must be positioned at a specific angle to make the most of the incident sunlight. Spin Cell is a cone composed of hundreds of triangular photovoltaic cells. This structure allows the device to effectively use available sunlight, regardless of the angle of incidence.
Additionally, the cone constantly rotates around its axis, which ensures uniform illumination of the cells throughout the day – hence, according to the manufacturer, as much as 20 times greater efficiency. Another advantage is the elimination of sun tracking systems.
It also turns out that the conical shape gives the device its benefits as well effective cooling. Thanks to constant movement, individual parts of the cells do not overheat, which – according to V3Solar – helps to avoid problems with a decrease in their efficiency. This means that Spin Cell can operate at optimal levels for longer, which translates into greater savings for users.
The manufacturer is convinced that the cone may soon become a standard in modern photovoltaics and even be used to create new hybrid systems that will connect Spin Cell with other renewable energy sources.
