The National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency(NSTDA), is advancing nanotechnology-driven solutions to address rising energy demand and long-term energy security challenges, particularly under extreme heat conditions.
Key innovations include heat-reflective coatings for buildings, designed to reduce heat absorption and lower indoor temperatures—helping cut air-conditioning energy consumption by up to 15%. In parallel, anti-dust nano coatings for solar panels enhance power generation efficiency by reducing dust accumulation, a major factor affecting real-world solar performance.
NANOTEC is also developing perovskite solar cells, a next-generation thin-film technology that is lightweight, flexible, and suitable for a wide range of applications, from buildings to portable energy devices. This technology represents a promising pathway toward more efficient and accessible renewable energy systems.
Together, these innovations aim to reduce energy demand at the source while improving clean energy production, supporting sustainable development, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthening energy resilience for the future.
