Indian Scientists Develop Single-Unit Solar Energy Device

Indian Scientists Develop Single-Unit Solar Energy Device

Scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed a self-charging photo-capacitor, a single-unit device that can capture and store solar energy simultaneously.

Unlike conventional systems that require separate solar panels and batteries, this integrated device reduces energy loss, cost, and system complexity. By combining light absorption and energy storage in one compact unit, it offers higher efficiency and reliability. The innovation is especially useful for off-grid, portable, and remote applications such as sensors and small electronic devices. The development strengthens India’s indigenous clean-energy research and aligns with national renewable energy and sustainability goals.