The future solar technology that is based on thermo-chemical principle could significantly enhance the harvesting of solar power. Researchers at MIT have recently made a breakthrough in this technology. The traditional solar panels don't convert the heat that is generated in the panels and much of the energy is wasted. The thermo-chemical solar panels are based on a principle that energy can be stored in a form of heat that is used to transform chemicals in the panels. The heat can be released later and used to produce electricity or heat homes. Fulvalene diruthenium is one of the materials that could be used to effectively store heat that is generated by the sun and release it when it is needed. Researchers are still trying to find more materials and catalysts that can be used to effectively and slowly release heat energy that is stored in the chemicals.
The promising new technology could could certainly open new horizons for harvesting of solar power during summer and using it for heating during winter. The thermo-solar plants could also be effectively used to replace the coal and natural gas power plants.
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http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/mit-thermo-chemical-solar-power/
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