24/09/2026
🌊☀️ SOLAR POWER — 10 METERS UNDER THE SEA!
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a perovskite solar power system 10 meters (33 feet) beneath the surface of the open sea.
Researchers from Yunnan University used the system to charge lithium-ion batteries and power an LED panel underwater.
Unlike conventional silicon solar cells, these new perovskite solar cells are designed to capture blue-green light, which can pe*****te seawater more effectively at greater depths.
🔬 A larger test module achieved an impressive 29.4% efficiency under simulated underwater conditions.
The researchers also developed a multilayer waterproof structure to protect the cells from seawater corrosion, pressure, and moisture. After 1,000 hours of immersion in simulated seawater, the cells retained 99.58% of their initial performance.
🌊 In a real-world test in the South China Sea, the system generated 324 mWh of electricity in just two hours at a depth of 10 meters — enough to recharge batteries and power an LED panel.
🚀 What could this mean for the future?
This technology could potentially provide continuous power for underwater sensors, cameras, communication equipment, and other remote marine systems — opening up a new frontier for solar energy.
☀️ Solar energy is no longer limited to the surface. The future of clean energy could be underwater.
Source: South China Morning Post (SCMP)
