The invisible revolution of silicone oil in the field of new energy: the "liquid guardian" from photovoltaic panels to wind power gears

Against the backdrop of rapid development in the new energy industry, silicone oil is infiltrating core fields such as photovoltaics and wind power as an "invisible guardian". Photovoltaic panels are exposed to extreme temperature differences, sand and dust erosion, and UV aging for a long time. The nano coating formed by silicone oil modification can endow the surface of photovoltaic glass with superhydrophobicity, reducing dust adhesion by more than 90% and improving power generation efficiency by reducing reflectivity. In the field of wind power, silicone oil-based grease has become the "longevity secret" for gearboxes - its temperature resistance range covers -40 ° C to 200 ° C, and it can work stably in the harsh cold of Inner Mongolia grasslands and the humid and hot environment of Hainan Island, extending the lifespan of gearboxes to 2.5 times that of traditional products. More noteworthy is the breakthrough in the application of silicone oil and graphene composite materials: a wind power company has developed a self-healing lubricating film by blending silicone oil with graphene. When micro cracks appear on the gear surface, silicone oil molecules can carry graphene particles to automatically fill the damaged area, achieving a dynamic balance of "damage repair".