Submerged photovoltaics could recharge subs, underwater robots
Underwater Solar Cells Capture Energy 10 Meters Below the Surface
Submerged photovoltaics could recharge subs, underwater robots
Charles Q. Choi2m
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Charles Q. Choi is a contributing editor for IEEE Spectrum.
This LED panel is powered by lithium-ion batteries, which were charged for two hours by solar panels submerged 10 meters underwater.
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