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Printable, Rollable Solar Panels Could Go Anywhere

Posted by timothy on from the why-isn't-my-car's-dome-light-an-led dept.

Al writes "A startup based in Toledo, Ohio, has developed a way to make large, flexible solar panels using a roll-to-roll manufacturing technique. Thin-film amorphous silicon solar cells are formed on thin sheets of stainless steel, and each solar module is about one meter wide and five-and-a-half meters long. Conventional silicon solar panels are bulky and rigid, but these lightweight, flexible sheets could easily be integrated into roofs and building facades."

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  1. Re:How much will it cost? by Trip6 · · Score: 0, Troll

    You have to tax conventional energy to skew the demand curve. There should be a multi-dollar a gallon gas tax and a steep tax on grid-based electric. Solar would come into vogue right quick.

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  2. Re:How much will it cost? by amn108 · · Score: 0, Troll

    This comment may be a lot of things, but it most certainly is not a Troll.

  3. Re:Because incandescents are 'good enough' by drinkypoo · · Score: 0, Troll

    That's it. Dome lights are rarely used and never abused,

    If you knew anything about automotive electronics, you would never have said this.

    If you are smart, you will stop now.

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