Innovations of the future of solar energy and COVID-19 impact

ABSTRACT

This chapter focuses on the breakthroughs that are demonstrating the future of solar energy. Solar energy is the most plentiful and long-lasting source of energy on the planet. We already know that solar power accounts for less than 2% of global electricity generation. Solar energy may be converted directly or indirectly into different energy types that we use in our everyday lives, such as light, heat, electricity, fuels, and so on. In order to expand the use of solar energy, energy conservation, efficiency, and transdisciplinary and system methods are necessary. Heat is not a friend of solar panels. Solar panels function by transforming light directly into electricity. As a result, solar panels are most effective at temperatures below 25°C. When the solar panels become heated, the electrons absorb the additional energy from their surroundings. When they are already enthusiastic, this increases their excitement. They have less space to absorb solar radiation. Since the year 2000, various governments around the world have been working on a solution to this challenge. This chapter describes five new innovations that will help to increase the rate of solar energy production. That is, five new inventions which might contribute to future power. © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.