A new material, called nano flakes, has caught the attention of the solar industry since a researcher at the University of Copenhagen announced that he believes the material has the potential to convert up to 30% of solar energy into electricity.
Dr. Martin Aagesen, who is the director of SunFlake Inc., is developing the technology, which he says utilizes a unique crystalline structure to absorb more sunlight than traditional solar photovoltaic (PV) cells.
"I discovered a perfect crystalline structure. That is a very rare sight. While being a perfect crystalline structure, we could see that it also absorbed all light. It could become the perfect solar cell," said Dr. Aagesen.
According to Aagesen, cells made from nanoflakes would reduce the distance energy has to travel in the cell, thus improving efficiency. In addition, he says the cells would require less semiconducting silicium, making them less expensive than other PV cells.
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