Engineering and Technology

Shadow enhanced self-charging power system for wave and solar energy harvesting from the ocean

Q. Zhang, Q. Liang, et al.

Discover an innovative approach to harnessing renewable energy from the ocean with the shadow-tribo-effect nanogenerator! Researchers Qian Zhang, Qijie Liang, Dilip Krishna Nandakumar, and their team have developed a self-charging power system that captures both wave and solar energy while overcoming the challenges posed by moving shadows. This groundbreaking method promises faster energy storage, paving the way for the next generation of blue energy harvesting.