Wendong Wang part of 拢50,000 Harari Enterprise award win
CDT alumnus Wendong Wang, who recently graduated from the Graphene NOWNANO programme, was part of the winning team awarded the prestigious Eli & Britt Harari Enterprise award 2024.
This annual award aims to help students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent graduates at The University of Manchester establish new companies involving graphene or other 2D materials. The competition is managed by the .
This year the top prize of 拢50,000 was awarded to Solar Ethos at an awards event which took place at the on 3rd July. Solar Ethos are developing next generation thin-film solar technology to tackle global warming and the energy crisis.
Wendong Wang said 鈥渁t Solar Ethos, our mission is to enhance the efficiency of sustainable solar energy and support the government in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Our innovative thin-film solar cells combine cutting-edge perovskite technology with graphene coatings, resulting in flexible, lightweight, semi-transparent, and highly efficient products. With its advanced barrier properties, the graphene coating replaces conventional precious metal electrodes in thin-film solar cells, extending their lifespan and reducing manufacturing costs.
Our technology has immense potential for portable and alternative markets, including electric vehicles, building-integrated systems, and flexible applications. Even more exciting, our technology can be integrated with silicon solar panels to improve their sunlight absorption and electricity generation, making solar energy more affordable and efficient for consumers.鈥�
Congratulations to the team on their success!