Researchers at the
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have created solar cells that can be painted or printed onto surfaces. Most solar cells now are made from purified silicon, which is not a readily-available product. These new paint-on organic solar cells are made from polymers, which are a less expensive material. Energy is conducted through carbon nanotubes, which are smaller than human hair, and conduct energy more efficiently than copper wires.
“Someday homeowners will even be able to print sheets of these solar cells with inexpensive home-based inkjet printers. Consumers can then slap the finished product on a wall, roof or billboard to create their own power stations.”
Awesome!! I think this could be the future of power.
If you have iTunes, you can find out more about this solar research by typing "NJIT solar" in the search box and listen to the podcasts or watch the videos.
3 comments:
Just had a student of mine tell me that her father had solar panels installed on their house. They provide power to all the outside lighting.
I want some of that.
Brilliant!
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