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The solar tech industry looks at innovation as a way to become more affordable. Hence, 3D printing is appearing to be a new revolution in the industry.
FREMONT, CA: Green energies are the most significant solutions for today’s energy scarcity. As fossil fuels are running out, the world is witnessing the development of electric cars, wind turbines, and solar panels. But most of these devices are expensive and need to be improved. Hopefully, 3D printed solar panels are being developed to make the most out of the sun, an inexhaustible resource.
3D printed solar panels are modules using solar power to create heat or electricity. The quality and efficiency of traditional solar panels have to be increased, and that is why technologists took an interest in developing great 3D printed solar panels. Conventional solar panels require solar cells, a specific device originally made with expensive materials to convert light into electricity. Developing a new solar panel, using new materials with unique technical properties requires a lot of tests and prototypes. These kinds of projects have to be clear, and developers should get suitable miniatures to demonstrate the whole project to investors and future customers. 3D printing could be an ally here because it will allow product developers to get high-quality prototypes that will be able to perform all the iterations.
Researchers are certifying that the production costs of solar panels could be reduced by about fifty percent by additive manufacturing. For 3D printed solar panels, expensive materials such as glass, polysilicon, and indium are not required. What makes 3D printed solar panels a doable project is the possibility to print solar panels, which are more cost-effective when compared to the traditional glass panels. 3D printed panels are also lighter because techniques are developed to print super-thin solar strips. By reducing weight, it also lessens the difficulties linked to their transport. As 3D printed solar panels are becoming more affordable, it is emerging as a ripe solution to make renewable energy accessible for anyone and transportable anywhere.
The solar energy and 3D printing industry show the potential to transform the future. This could clearly kick start the development of a lot of affordable green energy projects to fight climate change.
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