Scientists in Singapore are hoping to perfect a new method of power generation driven largely by shadows, with the hope that it could one day help highly urbanised cities power themselves.
The shadow-effect energy generator being developed by the National University of Singapore has the potential to harness power like solar cells, but without needing open spaces with uninterrupted light.
However, using panels that feature a thin layer of either gold, silver, platinum or tungsten, the difference in light intensity drives electrons from lit areas towards the shade, creating electricity in the shaded areas. The research is still in its early stages yet Tan’s team is already thinking about the potential of establishing a company to make SEG available for home use.
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