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The Holy Grail of solar cells ?

Started by Jens, March 01, 2010, 12:03:11 AM

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Jens

March 01, 2010, 12:03:11 AM
Who needs to generate electricity with an internal combustion engine when we have this to look forward to ?

http://media.caltech.edu/press_releases/13325

BruceM

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March 01, 2010, 08:25:22 AM Last Edit: March 01, 2010, 10:05:16 AM by BruceM
It does look promising for a lab report.  Let me know when I can breathe again.  ::)

Oddly, my super capacitor replacement for my lead acid battery bank has been pushed back again.
Maybe next year.   ;)

mike90045

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March 01, 2010, 09:53:12 AM
We just need a transparent plastic that can stand 5 years of sunlight !! Not the yellow frosty stuff used for my car headlights :(

vdubnut62

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March 01, 2010, 05:39:39 PM
Yes, the plastic question was my first thought also.
Ron
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