Dye Solar Cell Technology

Updated: 12/14/2009

Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Panel from Dyesol

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Photosynthesis and dye-sensitized solar cells

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About the Product

Company: Dyesol
Product Phase: Available
Product Type: Dye-sensitized solar cells and panels

Inspiring Strategy

Photosynthesis: Cooke's koki'o >

Product or process

Dye Solar Cell technology "can best be described as ‘artificial photosynthesis’ using an electrolyte, a layer of titania (a pigment used in white paints and tooth paste) and ruthenium dye sandwiched between glass. Light striking the dye excites electrons which are absorbed by the titania to become an electric current many times stronger than that found in natural photosynthesis in plants."

Differences from existing products

"Compared to conventional silicon based photovoltaic technology, Dyesol’s technology has lower cost and embodied energy in manufacture, it produces electricity more efficiently even in low light conditions and can be directly incorporated into buildings by replacing conventional glass panels rather than taking up roof or extra land area." (from company website)

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