Dyeing to Boost Solar Efficiency by 50%
This is something new and interesting.
edit: Just looked up the company. It looks like they aren't around anymore. Too bad, the technology sounded very interesting.
http://cleantechnica.com/2008/07/14/dying-to-boost-solar-efficiency-by-50/
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The technology is neither complex or difficult to manufacture. All you need is a window frame laced with solar panels and an ordinary pane of glass or plastic. Apply the proper ratios of organic dyes and you’re ready to go. The finished product looks like smoked glass and could be used on rooftops or solar farms. Future improvements could bring them to ordinary windows.
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This technology can be applied to existing photovoltaic panels to boost their efficiency by as much as 50% with minimal additional cost. Upgrading existing solar panels will not only boost their energy output, but shift their cost/energy ratios. That means that even older, more expensive solar installations could become more competitive with non-renewable energy sources.
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Last edited by Daox; 06-16-14 at 11:43 AM..
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