Dual-use photovoltaic (PV) technologies, also known as dual-use PV, are a type of PV application where the PV panels serve an additional function besides the generation of electricity. . This study presents the development of a multifunctional nanocomposite coating aimed at enhancing the efficiency of solar panels through self-cleaning and cooling properties. The novel coating integrates nanosized zinc oxide (ZnO), silicon dioxide (SiO 2), and chlorophyll to address two significant. . "The solar panel of 2024 isn't just a power plant - it's a multifunctional platform enabling smarter infrastructure. It produces 6-8 times more energy than a standard PV panel, maximizing energy output while minimizing your carbon footprint. The coating offers the industry standard anti-reflection performance, up to 3% more light, while also providing a permanent and durable. . This DuraMAT project is using femtosecond laser processing and high-throughput analysis of both wettability and reflectivity to screen 10,000 unique morphologies to determine the anti-reflectance and self-cleaning potential of photovoltaic (PV) glass surfaces. Surfaces identified as having both. .
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