Scientists Test Underwater Perovskite Solar Panels at 10-Meter Depth

Near Weizhou Island off southwestern China, researchers generated electricity from sunlight at a depth of 10 meters, a record for photovoltaic research. The perovskite-based panels reached peak conversion efficiency of nearly 35%, though the results came from simulations and the two-hour test produced just 324 milliwatt-hours.

• Electricity generated at a depth of 10 meters near Weizhou Island
• Perovskite panels reached peak conversion efficiency of nearly 35%
• Two-hour test produced 324 mWh, enough for a small LED
• Results came from simulations and need real-world validation