Printable Solar Panels

  • 19 May 2013
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We will soon be able to attach these flexible solar panels onto building materials such as steel and windows in skyscrapers. The technology uses organic semi-conducting polymers that are dissolved into a solvent and used as ink.
 
Although the power generated is not extremely efficient, it is exciting to hear any breakthrough in reusable energy. Check out the full story here!
 

           (Source: Arstechnica)
 
 

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Nice!  While it may not be highly efficient at this time, I would guess that the technology will be improved as time goes by.  
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I am saving my money for a printable pizza.

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