Japan leads the world in solar power technology. Kyosemi, a Kyoto-based company of Japan is redesigning the future of photovoltaics, it has created a spherical solar cell design. The innovative new Sphelar is specially designed to absorb sunlight at any angle, and therefore do not require motorization for tracking the sun.
What is Sphelar?
The “Sphelar” is a matrix of tiny, spherical-shaped solar cells, about 1mm in diameter. It is based on entirely different geometry because of which it optimizes the use of reflected and indirect light. It is produced using a unique process whereby melted silicon is subjected to free fall, and spheres are formed naturally by the microgravity conditions, and there is hardly any waste of raw materials. Its flexible disposition also makes it appropriate for applications at a variety of scales, including mobile electronic devices.
Sphelar is perfect for situations where the installation of a flat solar cell would block the field of view. It is also possible to create “power-generating window glass” while maintaining a certain level of transparency. It is an environmentally-friendly product, not only in terms of performance but also during the production phase.
We hope to see new applications appear which capitalize on the properties of Sphelar in a variety of different fields and situations.
Via:Metaefficient
