Converting solar energy to electricity on demand

https://techxplore.com/news/2022-04-solar-energy-electricity-demand.html

"solar energy system MOST—molecular solar thermal energy storage systems... specially designed molecule changes shape when comes into contact with sunlight... solar energy system can be combined with a compact thermoelectric generator to convert solar energy into electricity... sunshine was sent to the other side of the world and converted into electricity in China... generator is an ultra-thin chip that could be integrated into electronics such as headphones, smart watches and telephones"

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Solar energy can now be stored for up to 18 years, say scientists (and then easily convert heat to electricity)
https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/04/12/solar-energy-can-now-be-stored-for-up-to-18-years-say-scientists see also: ‘Exciting’ solar breakthrough means energy can be kept in sustainable batteries that don’t overheat https://uk.news.yahoo.com/exciting-solar-breakthrough-means-energy-141245566.html

Energy crisis: Solar set for new key role after huge efficiency breakthrough

https://nationworldnews.com/energy-crisis-solar-set-for-new-key-role-after-huge-efficiency-breakthrough/

Heat-driven photovoltaic device hits 40 percent efficiency

https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/04/infrared-photovoltaic-device-could-boost-power-storage-using-heat/

Scientists Just Created Liquid Solar Power That Can Be Stored for 18 Years

https://leaps.org/scientists-just-created-liquid-solar-power-that-can-be-stored-for-18-years/particle-3

Data point: a breakthrough in storing solar power
https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/net-zero-and-energy/data-point-a-breakthrough-in-storing-solar-power

New robot boosts solar energy research

https://techxplore.com/news/2023-07-robot-boosts-solar-energy.html

Optimizing molecular photoswitches for solar energy harvesting