Free Web NovelChapter 1324: Chapter 633: Just Ask Who Is Still the Opponent!_2
Zhao Yi began to work on the design of the receiving end device, which is simply a space-linking device combined with a closed-space solar panel.
His research mainly focused on the receiver device that could supply power to cars.
Civilian cars don’t need too much power; thirty million is enough.
The interior of the car’s receiver device is quite simple; the core is just the arrangement of micro light beams. The entire space-linking device is about the size of a laptop.
The key to the receiving device lies in the closed-space solar panel inside, and the design of the solar panel directly affects the rate of energy conversion.
No matter how strong the received light energy is, it needs to rely on the panel to be converted into electrical energy, and the conversion efficiency directly relates to energy consumption.
Since it’s for automotive use, if we can improve the conversion efficiency by ten percent, it means we can reduce the energy demand by ten percent, potentially producing twenty percent, or even more, cars, and the number of produced cars is directly related to profit.
The most space-consuming component in the energy receiver device is the closed-space solar panel, and the construction of the car dictates that the best place for the energy power device is either under the chassis or on top, occupying as little space as possible.
Ordinary solar panels are single-sided designs, facing just one direction for sunlight exposure. The solar panels for the energy receiving devices differ, as they don’t need to place panels inside, but rather directly embed the panel materials into the inner walls of the enclosed space.
The light energy from space energy transmission will inevitably hit the inner walls no matter which direction it travels, and it will keep reflecting within the inner walls.
This simple and direct design can greatly improve the conversion rate.
Conventional solar panels primarily use monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon, with monocrystalline silicon in the civilian market being slightly more expensive than polycrystalline.
Polycrystalline silicon solar panels have a relatively lower electrical conversion efficiency, but because of the enclosed space, the reflected light will shine on the panels again, significantly increasing the conversion rate.
Of course,
it’s still best to use monocrystalline silicon materials.
Zhao Yi estimated that conventional civil-use monocrystalline silicon solar panels, when embedded into the inner walls of a closed space, could also reach a conversion rate of over fifty percent.
This figure is still somewhat low, mainly considering two points—
one is temperature, and the other is device size constraints.
In closed-space solar energy conversion, any energy not converted will become heat. A significant buildup of heat will turn the receiving device into a furnace, and conventional cooling methods might not be effective.
The direct way to solve this problem is to increase the electric energy conversion rate.
"If we use the latest international technology in solar panels, the conversion rate could be increased by another ten percent,"
"Device size—"
"There’s still a lot lacking in the design!"
Zhao Yi looked at the diagrams on his draft paper, frowning in thought.
Embedding the panels in the inner walls of the enclosed space isn’t an issue, but the conversion rate of the panel is a big problem.
Normally, to maximize the contact area between the silicon material and light, the interior of the device has to be filled with pieces of silicon material, even cramming the entire space full, while not taking up too much volume.
This requires manufacturing very thin slices of monocrystalline silicon and arranging them in the most scientifically efficient pattern to achieve the goal.
The design is solid; however, for the production, high-end manufacturing companies must be consulted.
Another advantage of this design is that due to its uniqueness and the requirements, it sidesteps most of the patent issues related to solar panels, potentially saving a substantial amount in patent expenses.
"If we go with the current design, to meet a 20 kilowatt output requirement, we still need 0.8 cubic meters of space."
"It’s still a bit large!"
Zhao Yi thought an ideal size would be below 0.5 cubic meters.
To meet this requirement, it’s necessary to greatly improve the electrical energy conversion rate, using monocrystalline silicon material compressed more than three times.
"Compressing monocrystalline silicon materials will definitely significantly increase the cost; we still need to contact a high-level compression materials manufacturing company," Zhao Yi said.
Although Z-Wave Compression was a technology developed by Zhao Yi, Yixing Technology aimed to make a profit, which was normal business practice. They were not merely investing in R&D for high-end technologies. To acquire the necessary materials, they had to follow the proper channels.
Zhao Yi contacted the advanced compression materials company immediately.
Soon after.
The advanced compression materials company sent a representative to discuss the matter. freёwebnovel.com
Zhao Yi inquired about the cost of manufacturing large quantities of compressed polycrystalline silicon, and the representative spoke candidly, "If you’re looking to manufacture compressed monocrystalline silicon materials exclusively, the price will be calculated based on quality."
The representative mentioned the unit price.
Zhao Yi did a rough calculation; the manufacturing cost of monocrystalline silicon material compressed three times was more than ten times higher than that of ordinary monocrystalline silicon.
This price was still quite steep. Considering just the compressed monocrystalline silicon material required for each receiver device, it would cost over twenty thousand yuan, and taking into account the space linking equipment and related manufacturing costs, the receiver device would not cost less than fifty thousand yuan.
"Fifty thousand, that’s acceptable, right?"
After completing the design and conducting a round of consultations, Zhao Yi considered the matter carefully and finalized his decision.
If they used monocrystalline silicon material compressed five times, the highly efficient energy conversion rate would allow the receiver device to be significantly reduced in size, to less than 0.3 cubic meters.
This size would be sufficient to meet the needs.
While fifty thousand yuan might seem like a lot, especially in comparison to lower-end cars, cars powered by the Energy-Gathering Satellite destined to use the most advanced technology and monopoly on infinite energy sources could be priced much higher.
Therefore, there was still a considerable profit margin to be had.
Now that most technical issues were resolved, it was time to shift toward related software technology development. Zhao Yi immediately called for a technical meeting and proposed a new task.
Seated in the central position, Zhao Yi spoke earnestly, "Some of you may know, and some may not, but we are working on a major project to create an Energy-Gathering Satellite orbiting the Sun."
This news was already known to many, so it did not spark much discussion.
Zhao Yi continued, "But what you definitely do not know is that I am hands-on designing the receiver for space energy transmission, and it’s for the civilian sector—a small-sized receiver that can efficiently convert light energy into electrical energy."
"The purpose of this design is to enter the new energy vehicle market, as we are about to produce civilian cars with an infinite energy source!"
"Whoosh~~~"
Zhao Yi’s words immediately caused quite a stir, and the conference room became lively.
Many in the company were aware of space energy transmission technology, with some having directly participated in experiments and development work.
Previously, they believed this technology was aimed at creating higher-powered Z-Wave Generation Satellites to prepare for space shuttles.
The sudden announcement of the design for civilian cars with an infinite energy source took everyone by surprise, but those familiar with the technology quickly understood after giving it some thought.
"That’s actually doable!"
"If we create a small-sized receiver, doesn’t that mean we’ll have an infinite energy source!"
"That’s amazing!"
"Infinite energy! It’s about to become a reality! If we produce cars with an infinite energy source, who else could compete with us in the new energy market?"
People who understood the technical data immediately raised doubts, "Even if we can make cars with an infinite energy source, there will surely be a limit to the number, right?"
"Infinite energy! It’s about to become a reality! If we produce cars with an infinite energy source, who else could compete with us in the new energy market?"
People who understood the technical data immediately raised doubts, "Even if we can make cars with an infinite energy source, there will surely be a limit to the number, right?" freeweɓnovel.cѳm
That’s for sure.
