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Solar Panel Breaks "Third of a Sun" Efficiency Barrier
Zothecula writes "Embattled photovoltaic solar power manufacturer Amonix announced on Tuesday that it has broken the solar module efficiency record, becoming the first manufacturer to convert more than a third of incoming light energy into electricity – a goal once branded 'one third of a sun' in a Department of Energy initiative. The Amonix module clocked an efficiency rating of 33.5 percent."
I'd say it is 80% certain that he does not, with 2 sigma confidence
I am concerned about the long term effects of taking all that power from the Sun. How long before it starts to shine less, or doesn't keep us in orbit anymore. The whole idea of endangering the longevity of the Sun gives me shivers. Think of our children!
This is true. They've used too much solar power and now in some parts of northern scandinavia there is darkness for 3 months of the year.