3D Solar Panels might be new to us but this technology is proven to generate up to 20 times more energy than the traditional flat panels commonly used now. This is good news to all of us since we can now top the power of the sun to generate more clean energy for our consumption.

The traditional design of solar panel is flat and they lay on the surface of the roof facing the sun to gather energy. Recently, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology decided to explore new designs for solar panels. They experimented with several other designs to see which one could generate more energy. In the experiment, all 3D solar panels performed remarkably and out-produced the flat panels by 20 times per square foot. All panels were tested in different weather conditions and have been consistent in their performance.

The original idea of 3D solar panels came from a 13-year-old named Adiean Dywer. His hypothesis is that a solar panel design based on trees would produce more energy. Although he did not succeed in his personal experiment, his theory was proven to be very useful in the experiment conducted by the MIT team.

There are a lot of advantages in using 3D solar panels aside from the fact that they can generate more energy. They are also a space saver because the design stands vertically. This type of panel is also easier to produce than cubes. However, it is anticipated that this design could be more expensive than the flat panels. To reduce its cost of production, manufacturers are aiming to use thin film technologies. This will not affect the performance of the panels in harvesting energy even in cloudy conditions. Despite its price, 3D solar panels are still worth an investment.

While the MIT researchers are confident about the 3D solar panels, they are still in the process if refining the entire design for the most effective use.