Korean scientists have created bendable solar technology that stays functional in humid conditions, as relayed by Tech Xplore.
The breakthrough addresses perovskite’s biggest weakness: water damage. This material promises cheaper solar production than silicon panels, but moisture typically destroys it. Manufacturing previously required costly climate-controlled facilities or protective gas environments.
Scientists at Korea’s materials research institute solved this problem by placing protective layers above and below the panel’s energy-capturing center. These barrier materials allowed panels to function at 50% humidity levels.
The panels were 85% effective after nearly 3,000 hours of use. They maintained 96% power output following 10,000 bending tests and preserved 87% capacity during extreme mechanical stress tests.
This development occurred through collaboration between Korean universities, Switzerland’s…
