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Tag: solar cellsA New Way to Use the Sun's Energy Researchers have demonstrated a new mechanism for converting both sunlight and heat into electricity. Bumpy Coatings for Better Solar Cells A simple method applies nanoscale texturing over large areas. Nanopillars that Trap More Light The new design could lead to cheaper solar cells. Solar Cell Maker Gets a $400-Million Boost Abound Solar says it has a simpler process to make cadmium-telluride solar cells. "Light Pipes" Boost Organic Solar Efficiency A layer of optical fiber bristles doubles the performance of organic solar cells in tests. A Caltech group has created materials that could improve the efficiency of solar cells. Green LEDs for Efficient Lighting Solar-cell manufacturing techniques could yield LEDs that require 20 percent less energy. Making More Solar Cells from Silicon 1366 Technologies hopes to cut the cost of solar with cheaper manufacturing. Efficient Solar Cells from Cheaper Materials IBM researchers have greatly increased the performance of a novel thin film solar cell. Silicon Microwires Could Have a Sunny Future New solar cells show gains in efficiency. Wrapping Solar Cells around an Optical Fiber Dye-sensitized cells get a double boost from nanowires and optical fiber. The low-cost cells make their debut on electronics-charging bags. Cyrus Wadia is using abundant materials to grow nanocrystals for cheaper photovoltaics. Nanopatterns Improve Thin-Film Solar Cells Thin-film silicon solar cells are more efficient with tiny holes in the back electrical contact. More Efficient, and Cheaper, Solar Cells New manufacturing techniques could cut solar power costs by 20 percent. |
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