What is a thermophotovoltaic cell?

A thermophotovoltaic cell is a new type of solar cell that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate electricity, making it more efficient and environmentally friendly.

What is a thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cell?

Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells generate power from certain bandwidths of light, similar to solar cells. JX Crystals focuses upon infrared frequencies, which are emitted from heat. Specially designed Gallium Antimonide (GaSB) cells are used to most efficiently convert the heat emitted from ignited propane.

Are Thermophotovoltaic cells a good idea?

Thermophotovoltaic cells are still in the early stages of development but have already shown great promise. In laboratory tests, they are more than twice as efficient as traditional solar cells at converting sunlight into electricity. How Does a Thermophotovoltaic Cell Work?

How do Thermophotovoltaic cells convert thermal radiation into electricity?

Specially designed thermophotovoltaic cells made of absorber materials with bandgaps in the infrared range can efficiently convert thermal radiation into electricity. In an energy system based on fluctuating renewable energy sources, thermophotovoltaic systems can make an important contribution.

Will JX Crystals develop a 'thermophotovoltaic' generator?

Development of the first commercially viable 'thermophotovoltaic' generator is seen as the top priority of JX Crystals, and the company holds twelve patents on the technology and a copyright on the name Midnight Sun®.