HPEV cell (Hybrid Photoelectrochemical and Voltaic cell)

Solar fuel research

Research

Energy policy and regulation

California

Development of a hybrid photoelectrochemical and voltaic cell that splits water using sunlight to simultaneously generate hydrogen fuel and electricity. The device features dual electrical contacts on the silicon component's back surface to enable dual energy output.

A hybrid photoelectrochemical and voltaic cell that converts sunlight and water into both hydrogen fuel and electricity simultaneously. The device features dual electrical contacts on the silicon component's back surface to enable current splitting and dual energy output.