Innovations in Perovskite Solar Cells and Green Hydrogen Generation
Key Ideas
- Dr. William Scheideler discusses the development of Perovskite solar cells, which offer low cost and high efficiency through printing techniques.
- Research focuses on earth-abundant materials for electrocatalysis to generate green hydrogen, aiming to replace expensive catalysts like platinum.
- Hydrogen is seen as a promising energy storage solution for intermittent renewable energy, surpassing battery storage in certain scenarios.
- ThermoLoop™ technology by NewHydrogen aims to produce low-cost green hydrogen by using water and heat instead of electricity, potentially revolutionizing hydrogen production.
NewHydrogen, Inc. announced a podcast featuring CEO Steve Hill and Dr. William Scheideler, where they discussed scalable nanomanufacturing, 3D materials for energy applications, Perovskite solar cells, and green hydrogen generation through electrocatalysis. Dr. Scheideler's research group is working on developing Perovskite solar cells and utilizing earth-abundant materials for electrocatalysis to produce green hydrogen. Hydrogen is presented as a promising solution for energy storage, especially when there is excess energy generation from renewables like wind and solar. Dr. Scheideler emphasizes the need for affordable hydrogen production methods, mentioning the importance of earth-abundant materials in increasing commercial viability. The article highlights the potential of hydrogen over battery storage for certain applications. NewHydrogen's ThermoLoop™ technology is introduced as a breakthrough method for producing low-cost green hydrogen using water and heat, with the goal of lowering the cost significantly. By leveraging heat sources like concentrated solar, geothermal, and industrial waste heat, the company aims to contribute to the green hydrogen economy. The article concludes with a Safe Harbor Statement regarding forward-looking statements made by the company.
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