Underwater Solar Power

October 16, 2026 

Scientists in China have created solar cells that are capable of producing electricity underwater, serving as a potential power source for underwater robots and aiding other ocean exploration efforts. After conducting tests at a depth of 10mts in the South China Sea, they found that the cells were capable of producing electricity in those conditions. Scientists have used special technologies to engineer the cells, enabling them to use limited amounts of sunlight present underwater to generate electricity. The cells are also designed to capture the wavelengths of light found underwater. Scientists will test the technology further to determine its use in deeper water.

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