Researchers Improve Solar Cell Performance 292
Vegematic writes "Researchers at MIT have improved solar collectors using dyes. They just increased their performance results by a factor of 4. These paint-on materials can increase the power obtained from existing solar cells by a factor of over 40 without needing to track the sun. 'By collecting light over their full surface and concentrating it at their edges, these devices reduce the required area of solar cells and consequently, the cost of solar power. Stacking multiple concentrators allows the optimization of solar cells at each wavelength, increasing the overall power output.' There is also a shorter FAQ available."
Well.. (Score:3, Funny)
Wow! (Score:2, Funny)
They should use this with the new 40% efficient solar cells. Then they'll have 160% efficiency!
None of it will matter (Score:5, Funny)
Re:None of it will matter (Score:5, Funny)
It certainly wont matter to me - I'll be completely converted over to Vetrolium by then.
Pure dark (Score:5, Funny)
If solar cell efficiency actually increased a mere 1% for each story slashdot has posted regarding solar cell improvement, then panels would be generating electricity in complete darkness by now.
Re:Oh, Is It That Time Again? (Score:5, Funny)
right above
Re:None of it will matter (Score:5, Funny)
Re:None of it will matter (Score:3, Funny)
[user was panned for this toast]
Re:You need to increase them by three times that (Score:3, Funny)
The 1970's called, and said that it was time for you to move on. Solar technology certainly has.
Re:Oh, Is It That Time Again? (Score:2, Funny)
For biodiesel one can use Rapeseed, for example...
You can use crappy hentai for biodiesel? I'm rich!
Re:Oh, Is It That Time Again? (Score:2, Funny)