Advancing Solar Fuels with Liquid Sunlight Alliance Breakthroughs
Key Ideas
  • Liquid Sunlight Alliance (LiSA) is a U.S. Department of Energy-funded hub making significant strides in developing artificial photosynthesis principles to convert sunlight into liquid fuels and chemicals.
  • Breakthroughs include making solar energy available 24/7 with efficient photoelectrochemical devices, modeling artificial photosynthesis at multiple scales, clarifying ion formation in corrosion, and developing superfast X-ray techniques to observe catalysts in action.
  • Researchers from Berkeley Lab have achieved major milestones in artificial photosynthesis, advancing materials, devices, and modeling techniques to enhance the efficiency and durability of solar fuel production.
  • Through a collaborative effort involving national labs and universities, LiSA is paving the way for a solar fuels future by combining computational research with real-time observations using advanced imaging techniques.
The Liquid Sunlight Alliance (LiSA), a Fuels from Sunlight Energy Innovation Hub funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, is at the forefront of advancing solar fuels through artificial photosynthesis. Led by Caltech in partnership with Berkeley Lab, LiSA brings together over 100 scientists from national labs and universities to accelerate research in solar fuels. By combining computational-driven experimentation with real-time observations using advanced imaging techniques, LiSA aims to efficiently convert sunlight into liquid fuels and chemicals at scale. Breakthroughs achieved so far include making solar energy available 24/7, modeling artificial photosynthesis at various scales, clarifying ion formation in corrosion, and developing superfast X-ray techniques to observe catalysts in action. These advancements are crucial in revolutionizing energy infrastructure and promoting environmental sustainability. Researchers at Berkeley Lab have played a significant role in achieving major milestones in artificial photosynthesis and enhancing the efficiency of solar fuel production. Through a collaborative and innovative approach, LiSA is paving the way for a future where solar fuels play a vital role in renewable energy production.
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