Fuel Cells Vs Solar Panels

The team has created an artificial photosynthesis device called a hybrid photoelectrochemical and voltaic hpev cell that turns sunlight and water into two types of energy.

Fuel cells vs solar panels. 10 s or a 100 times more. The solar cell efficiency is 15 33 under a 60 watt incandescent light bulb and is 15 13 under the sun. The solar cell provides essentially free energy. This aspect of solar power is evident but the fact that photovoltaics are a technology not a fuel is not.

The fuel cell efficiency is 36 32 with dissipation after electrolysis under a 60w light bulb and is 40 04 with dissipation after electrolysis under the sun. Solar cells are best when power without fuel is the most important factor. Fuel cells are best when the weight or storage space for the fuel is the absolute most important factor. Solar cells convert light into electrical energy.

The fuel cell does not. Fuel cells can generate a great deal more power. Ie a space ship. Canadian solar between fuel cells and solar power which stock provides a more power packed punch.