Interest in solar cells that generate power even in the rain
The context of headwinds against alternative energy
Since mentioning specific Japanese manufacturers might cause various issues (?), I will use overseas examples instead.
For example,it is said that Germany, having witnessed the nuclear accident in Japan, has recently completed its phase-out of nuclear power,
but...
Wind power is effective in the northern part of the country where it is windy, but
the southern part is often windless and it does not function well.
Or, for instance,
Solar power does not function when it is cloudy, so
even if installed throughout the country, it depends on the sun, almost like animism.
Or, for instance,
Overall, there is an argument that the current suffering from high energy prices is the fault of left-wing environmental protection policies (though, isn't it the fault of Russia, which started a war in Ukraine? Certainly, relying too much on Russia alone for energy security, specifically natural gas (one of the main power sources), was a poor choice).
There are arguments that favor the nuclear power camp (or perhaps it is just one-sided bashing?).
Although national conditions and geographical compositions differ, I feel that when people who dislike alternative energy criticize it, they somehow apply those arguments to our country without mercy.
However, the drawbacks of solar power that I would like to touch upon in this article are structural, so I could only agree with the criticisms, thinking, 'Well, that might be true.'
Generating power even on cloudy or rainy days
However, it seems the next-generation type is different. It can work even on cloudy or rainy days (!).
Moreover, because it is flexible, it can be used on car roofs, house walls, windows, and more (!).
Because of this, I find it appealing.
Introduction by the Nikkei Shimbun
NHK special feature
Practical application in 2025?
I cannot imagine that the administration at that time will be as long-lived as the Abe administration
given the current approval ratings (pardon me).
The fact that the Kishida administration has expressed support for this new type of battery
is something I thought I should at least note.
Article in the Yomiuri Shimbun
It seems to be promoted as part of GX.
In conclusion
There were various issues with the older models, but
assuming they become widespread,
Will they become affordable?
Have the storage batteries used after power generation also evolved?
Will the supply network from storage batteries also change?
Will the system for purchasing surplus electricity also be renewed?
Will replacement and recycling be easy?
I am optimistically viewing these things as matters that will improve quickly because alpha-level wealthy people will sacrifice themselves (?) to experiment with them (sweat).
▷ Introduction to collaborative magazines
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