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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

REVEALED: Record breaking indoor solar cells pave way for battery free future | Rare Historical Photos

New solar cells built by a team led by University College London researchers can harvest energy from indoor light - (UCL)

Researchers have set a new record for harvesting energy from indoor light using next-generation perovskite solar cells.

A team led by scientists at University College London (UCL) say the breakthrough could lead to a battery-free future where devices like remote controls and headphones are powered solely by ambient light.

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