A new alternative energy technology has appeared on the list – graphene power generation

Energy is the basis of economic development of any state, therefore, each new stage of scientific and technological progress is accompanied by changes in this industry. The demand for electricity is constantly growing, which requires the commissioning of new generating capacities. In addition, it is necessary to replace outdated and exhausted power plants.

In the modern world, there is a tendency towards a gradual transition to technologies that do not require the use of hydrocarbons to generate electricity. This is especially true for countries that do not have sufficient reserves of hydrocarbon deposits. In such countries, alternative energy sources such as solar and wind generation, as well as nuclear energy, are given priority development, despite the limited world reserves of uranium raw materials. Such countries actively support the installation of solar panels in private homes. This allows for the organization of distributed power generation and reduces the load on centralized power supply lines. In addition, the owners of such systems have the legal right to give excess energy to the general network.

China is the leader in the field of energy transformations. Each year, the country commissions more wind and solar power plants than the rest of the world combined. However, the rapid growth of electricity generation based on these technologies creates serious difficulties in maintaining the balance of power systems and maintaining a stable frequency of electricity due to the unpredictability of generation due to weather conditions. According to experts, the share of solar and wind energy can be around 30%, which will eliminate the need for expensive control systems. With a larger share of these electricity generation technologies in the overall balance, energy storage systems are required. The rapid growth of renewable energy sources can be associated with serious threats, especially in China. Advances in wind and solar energy production can lead to overloading of power systems, which, in turn, will threaten national energy security and can make all these revolutionary changes in vain. Proponents of the widespread use of solar and wind energy as sources of electricity note that these technologies require much lower capital investment and a much shorter construction time compared to nuclear and hydroelectric generation. The annual report of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) "The Cost of Electricity Generation from Renewable Sources in 2023" states that in 2022, energy from new hydroelectric power plants (HPPs) was 20% more expensive than energy from solar power plants (SPPs). In 2023, this difference is already 30%. Experts believe that this fact must be taken into account when planning the construction of new energy capacities.

Experts from the international environmental coalition "Rivers without Boundaries" draw attention to the fact that in 2023, the cost of building hydroelectric capacity was approximately USD 2,800 per 1 kilowatt of installed capacity. This is 3.5-4 times higher ($758 per 1 kW of capacity) than solar power plants, 2.5 times higher than onshore wind power plants, and about the same as the cost of building offshore wind turbines. Building a hydroelectric power plant takes on average 7-10 times longer than building a solar power plant, and 5 times longer than building a wind turbine. However, despite the higher cost, hydropower has its advantages. In addition, when comparing different power generation technologies, it is necessary to consider the annual electricity output, and not just the capital costs of construction.

Holger Thorsten Schubart, President of Neutrino Energy Group

Traditional power generation technologies will soon have significant competitors thanks to the launch of enterprises specializing in the production of graphene fuel-free generators that will operate on the basis of Neutrinovoltaic technology developed by Neutrino Energy Group. According to the company's president, Holger Thorsten Schubart, the construction of the first plant, designed to produce 100 thousand generators per year, is almost complete. Work on certification of production and products is currently being completed. At the moment, the company already has confirmed orders for 2025-2026.

Neutrino Power Cubes fuel-free generators have a capacity of 5-6 kW, which is quite enough to provide electricity to a private house where a family of four lives. The dimensions of the Neutrino Power Cube are 80x50x100 cm, which allows it to be placed inside residential or auxiliary premises without creating unnecessary noise due to the absence of rotating parts. The warranty period is 20 years.

With continuous operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and regardless of weather conditions, Neutrino Power Cubes outperform other technologies, including solar and wind generation. In addition, the mass appearance of equipment for graphene fuel-free power generation on the market will inevitably make you think about the financial feasibility of building small nuclear power plants. After all, these facilities require security and operating costs, unlike Neutrino Power Cubes. The generators are equipped with connectors for connecting equipment with alternating current ~380/220/48/24 V (AC) and direct current 48/24 V (DC), which allows you to optimally connect various devices. The small dimensions of Neutrino Power Cubes allow you to place them directly at the place of electricity consumption, which allows us to talk about the absence of losses during energy transmission to consumers. According to Holger Thorsten Schubart, the head of the company, the method of generating electricity based on graphene developed by it is ideal for creating electric vehicles with internal Neutrinovoltaic power generation. Active research is currently underway in this area, and it is planned that a prototype of such a car will be presented as early as 2026.

The rapid development of modern energy technologies is steadily bringing closer the day when humanity will completely abandon the use of fossil fuels for electricity generation and in the transport sector.

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