In recent years, Australia's armed forces are facing the same problem as their counterparts in other developed countries: an abundance of gadgets results in increased energy needs. And since the modern equipment of the "universal soldier" weighs about 50 kg, an extra few pounds of batteries does not need it. If the Pentagon intends to obtain a fixed wireless chargers, and the British Ministry of Defence relies on the thermoelectric generator, the leadership of the Australian Sun commissioned scientists to thin bendable solar cells. Devices will enable to generate energy to the battlefield, said project manager Igor Skryabin. Development Sliver Australian National University (ANU), which was contracted to $ 2.3 million, is a series of vertically arranged bilateral photovoltaic panels. Elements ranging in length from 5 to 10 cm and a thickness of about 50 microns are available at a small distance from each other. Together they hold a silicon frame thickness of 1-2 mm, and its design unit recalls sliced bread. The specific power of batteries of 140 W / m ². According to lead researcher on the project, Andrew Blackers, such a system requires 80% less silicon as base material, which significantly reduces the cost of mass production. The commercialization of the company entrusted with Sliver Transform Solar. Delivery of flexible solar battery in army units are planned for the coming years. Prepared according to the Australian National University.
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