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New Solar Cells 20 Times Cheaper

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the doesn't-work-in-michigan dept.

handy_vandal writes "STMicroelectronics has announced a new generation of photocells made from organic plastics. Over a typical 20-year life span of a solar cell, a single produced watt should cost as little as $0.20, compared with the current $4. See also article @ cnn.com. On a related note, this article @ IEEE discusses new improved LED technology by the same team."

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  1. Re:So? by jniver · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    But how are us vampires suppposed to get around if cars will only run in the daytime?

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    Jason