Monday, 28 May 2012

Wrinkles Twists Boost Power From Solar Panels

Taking their cue from the humble leaf, researchers have used microscopic folds on the surface of photovoltaic material to significantly increase the power output of flexible, low-cost solar cells.

The team reported that the folds resulted in a 47% increase in electricity generation.

Source:
http://rdmag.com/News/2012/05/Energy-Wrinkles-And-Twists-Boost-Power-From-Solar-Panels/

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