Normally when a solar cell captures light energy it loses some of it before it can be captured and converted to electricity.
But Scientists at M.I.T. has discovered that by dyeing the surface of the collectors then more light can be retained and a more efficient system can result making solar cells cheaper and more efficient.
The same way fiber optics can send light down filaments, the edges of the dyed glass (or even thin plastic!) can collect light for productive use.
This could mean that instead of bulky and pricey panels on the roof you could use your own windows as solar collectors adding aesthetic value as well as cost and energy efficiency!
[Source: Wired.com, Technewsworld.com, Science Magazine]
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment