A MULTICOMPONENT SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM WITH EXTENDED SPECTRAL COLLECTION AND IMPROVED EFFICIENCY (MUSES)

The MUSES project addresses the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions by focusing on the efficient exploitation of solar power as an alternative to fossil fuels, which still dominate global energy production and contribute significantly to environmental and climate issues. The project aims to develop an innovative, low-cost, and environmentally friendly solar energy conversion device that combines advanced materials with simple and energy-efficient manufacturing processes. Its core innovation lies in a modular system integrating down-shifting and up-conversion spectral elements with a third-generation Perovskite solar cell, enabling the recovery of otherwise unused portions of the solar spectrum and thereby enhancing overall efficiency. By leveraging Earth-abundant, non-toxic materials and improving photon-to-current conversion, the project seeks to advance the performance, accessibility, and sustainability of next-generation photovoltaic technologies.