MIT Envisions DIY Solar Cells Made From Grass Clippings

Zothecula writes "Research scientist Andreas Mershin has a dream to bring inexpensive solar power to the masses, especially those in developing countries. After years of research, he and his team at MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms, along with University of Tennessee biochemist Barry Bruce, have worked out a process that extracts functional photosynthetic molecules from common yard and agricultural waste. If all goes well, in a few years it should be possible to gather up a pile of grass clippings, mix it with a blend of cheap chemicals, paint it on your roof and begin producing electricity. Talk about redefining green power plants!"

Comments

So, in a few years?

[jcreus]

Let's see what XKCD says about it...

Re:Or you could electrocute yourself in the proces

[ciderbrew]

So do expensive ones. Demand the best!