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Spray-on solar cells

Ron CzapalaRon Czapala Posts: 2,418
edited 2014-08-07 13:09 in General Discussion
http://news.yahoo.com/spray-solar-cells-could-next-big-thing-sustainable-114100044.html

Scientists at the University of Sheffield in the UK have developed perovskite solar cells using a spray-painting process, which could turn a variety objects into energy generators.

"Perovskite cells now have efficiencies of up to 19 per cent. This is not so far behind that of silicon at 25 per cent -- the material that dominates the world-wide solar market."

Comments

  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2014-08-05 14:08
    Redefines wearable electronics ;-)
  • ValeTValeT Posts: 308
    edited 2014-08-06 07:41
    Super cool! Sad that it's not available for buying :(.

    How do you think it compares to silicon panels in terms of weight?
  • CuriousOneCuriousOne Posts: 931
    edited 2014-08-07 13:09
    Reminds me an old Soviet joke:

    Q: Is it true that food will be free for all in communism?
    A: Yes, but give away will be done via TV

    :D
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