Assistant Prof.Dr. N. Ömer Saatcıoğlu from the Department of Architecture has submitted a national patent application for his innovative invention, the "Volumetric Solar Cell."
This innovative design aims to provide an alternative to traditional solar panels, which typically require large surface areas, by enabling high-efficiency energy production in compact spaces. The invention achieves this through the use of transparent solar cells arranged in a volumetric design.
The system allows sunlight to pass through multiple layers of transparent solar cells, each designed to harness different wavelengths of light. By optimizing the layers’ transparency and configuration, the design maximizes energy production from both direct and reflected light. At its core, high-efficiency opaque solar cells are used to further enhance performance. This innovative structure ensures effective use of sunlight, even in confined spaces.
While transparent solar cells are less efficient than conventional panels, the unique design compensates for this with increased surface area and efficient use of reflections. As a result, the system offers an exciting new alternative for solar energy production.
Dr. Saatcıoğlu holds a total of eight patented inventions, including two international and six national patents.
