DOE Shines $14M on Solar Energy Research 164
coondoggie writes "Eleven university solar research projects aimed at developing advanced solar photovoltaic (PV) technology manufacturing processes and products got a $14 million boost today from the Dept. of Energy. Photovoltaic-based solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity, and are made of semiconductor materials similar to those used in computer chips. When sunlight is absorbed by these materials, the solar energy knocks electrons loose from their atoms, allowing the electrons to flow through the material to produce electricity."
Where do the electrons go? (Score:2, Funny)
I'm interested in seeing how these researchers are able to de-ionize the silicon gel platters and create extra-electronned wafers that stand up to both the harsh elements as well as the long environmental electron replenishment mechanisms.
Solved --- Re:Where do the electrons go? (Score:3, Funny)
$ fortune -m "electron buildup"
Re:Wow, and we can for over 300 billion for a war (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Stable energy sources (Score:5, Funny)
Yeah, that's the ticket.
Re:This has to be good news (Score:1, Funny)