Blog — SustainableEnergy

This engineering paper presents a comprehensive investigation into photon-based energy storage, addressing the fundamental challenge of capturing and storing solar energy at the quantum level. Current photochemical storage systems face limitations due to shallow photon penetration, which restricts energy density and practical utility. To overcome this, a novel liquid-state photochemical storage system housed within a rotating spherical container is proposed, designed to maximize uniform sunlight absorption across the entire material volume. Additionally, the integration of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) is suggested to accelerate the discovery of molecular materials with significantly higher intrinsic energy densities. This dual approach—combining innovative mechanical design with cutting-edge computational techniques—offers a promising pathway toward efficient, scalable, and safe solar energy storage solutions capable of meeting modern energy demands.