Scientists “bottle the sun” with a liquid battery that stores solar energy
Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have created a remarkable new material that works like a “rechargeable solar battery,” storing sunlight inside tiny molecules and releasing it later as heat — even long after the sun goes down. Inspired by reversible changes found in DNA and photochromic sunglasses, the system captures solar energy without relying on bulky batteries or the electrical grid. The molecule can hold energy for years and packs more energy per kilogram than lithium-ion
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a novel material that functions as a "rechargeable solar battery." This innovative system captures sunlight and stores its energy within small molecules. The stored energy can then be released as heat on demand, even years later and long after sunset. This breakthrough draws inspiration from natural processes like DNA's reversible changes and the technology behind photochromic sunglasses.
This development offers a promising new method for storing solar energy without the need for traditional batteries or electrical infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing renewable energy storage.
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