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Researchers Improve Solar Cell Performance

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the it's-the-mirrors dept.

Vegematic writes "Researchers at MIT have improved solar collectors using dyes. They just increased their performance results by a factor of 4. These paint-on materials can increase the power obtained from existing solar cells by a factor of over 40 without needing to track the sun. 'By collecting light over their full surface and concentrating it at their edges, these devices reduce the required area of solar cells and consequently, the cost of solar power. Stacking multiple concentrators allows the optimization of solar cells at each wavelength, increasing the overall power output.' There is also a shorter FAQ available."

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  1. Well.. by grajzor · · Score: 3, Funny

    Imagine that Window come crashing down... *cough*

  2. Wow! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    They should use this with the new 40% efficient solar cells. Then they'll have 160% efficiency!

  3. None of it will matter by FlyingSquidStudios · · Score: 5, Funny

    once we reach peak solar in 2015.

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    1. Re:None of it will matter by stoolpigeon · · Score: 5, Funny

      It certainly wont matter to me - I'll be completely converted over to Vetrolium by then.

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    2. Re:None of it will matter by Nick+Number · · Score: 4, Funny

      That's an ambitious plan. Have you already started decaying?

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    3. Re:None of it will matter by Andrew+Kismet · · Score: 2, Funny

      [user was panned for this toast]

  4. Pure dark by Dan+East · · Score: 5, Funny

    If solar cell efficiency actually increased a mere 1% for each story slashdot has posted regarding solar cell improvement, then panels would be generating electricity in complete darkness by now.

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  5. Re:Oh, Is It That Time Again? by rumblin'rabbit · · Score: 5, Funny
    The headlines should read

    Energy Crisis Solved Third Time This Week!

    right above

    Cancer Cured Seventh Time This Year!

  6. Re:You need to increase them by three times that by NerveGas · · Score: 2, Funny

    The 1970's called, and said that it was time for you to move on. Solar technology certainly has.

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  7. Re:Oh, Is It That Time Again? by MagusSlurpy · · Score: 2, Funny

    For biodiesel one can use Rapeseed, for example...

    You can use crappy hentai for biodiesel? I'm rich!

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  8. Re:Oh, Is It That Time Again? by kaizokuace · · Score: 2, Funny

    oh, you think we still have a free market system?

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