Underwater Perovskite Solar Cells Work at Depths Up to 10 Meters

Chinese researchers developed underwater perovskite solar cells that convert about 35% of dim light into electricity at depths up to 10 meters. The cells retained efficiency for over five years in lab tests and were tested in the South China Sea.

• Underwater panels reach 35% efficiency vs 20% for surface silicon
• Cells retain efficiency for over five years in lab tests
• Tests conducted at 2, 6 and 10 meters in the South China Sea
• Generation is more stable at depth than at two meters