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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. *yawn* by ewieling · · Score: 0, Troll

    Wake me up when they start shipping a product.

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  2. Re:Seems Expensive To Me by b-baggins · · Score: 0, Troll

    No explanation necessary. You are right. The cost is still ridiculously high. Also note that the price is averaged out over a 20-year life. How ridiculous is that?

    It's all smoke and mirrors put up by enviro types who are convinced fossil fuels are going to run out tomorrow after they turn our world into Venus II.

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