Don't Just Paint, Generate!

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear: solar-energy powered cars? Let me guess... big ugly solar panels, right? That's about to change real quick, so say a couple of researchers from the United Kingdom. Instead of using solid heavy large silicon solar panels, scientists propose the use of printable flexible solar cells, or even better paint capable of harnessing the power of the Sun to convert it into electric energy. This way, the solar cells can be simply painted... Read »

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