Big bang in solar technology. Sun’s energy will be stored for years without traditional batteries. Know how sun batteries work.

New Delhi. Scientists in the field of solar energy have developed a new technology that can change the future landscape and energy storage. Now sunlight can be directly captured in a special molecule and preserved for a long time and can be used as heat when needed. This technology is considered a big step towards reducing dependence on traditional batteries.

This new technology has been developed by researchers at the University of California Santa Barbara, America. This is called molecular solar thermal technology. In this, scientists have prepared a special organic molecule which stores the energy received from sunlight in its chemical bonds. The special thing is that this energy can remain safe for a long time without any major loss.

The principle of this technology is quite interesting. Scientists have prepared the structure of this molecule inspired by human DNA. When ultraviolet rays of the sun fall on it, its shape changes and it locks the energy within itself like a spring. This altered state may persist for a long time. Later, when it is exposed to mild heat or a special chemical process, it returns to its original form and releases the energy stored within it in the form of heat.

This technology is also considered very effective in terms of energy storage capacity. While one kilogram of lithium battery can store about 0.9 megajoules of energy, this new molecule in the same quantity is capable of storing about 1.6 megajoules of energy. That means in terms of energy density it performs much better than traditional lithium batteries.

Experts believe that if this technology is successful on a commercial level, then the biggest challenge of solar energy can be solved. Currently, the use of solar energy is mainly effective during the day, whereas expensive batteries are required to store energy at night or in cloudy weather. New technology can overcome this problem to a great extent.

In future this molecule can be used as a liquid in solar collector systems. It will absorb the sun’s energy throughout the day and will later be stored in tanks. If needed, this energy can be used to heat homes, heat water or use off-grid heating systems. Its use can prove to be very useful even in camping and remote areas.

Another major feature of this technology is its environmental friendliness. According to researchers, this material can be recharged and recycled many times, so that its usefulness will remain for a long time. If further testing and commercial development is successful, this technology could bring a new revolution in the field of clean energy in the coming years.