Eye Opening Solar Cell Efficiency Numbers
https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/LEW-TOPS-50 This link is an introduction to what's in store The PDF links to a white paper
Forum Discussion
Tech is always improving. Now that America's space program is back (and Space Force) maybe there will be more developments in these areas...
I would love to see solar panels powered by UV light, because UV passes through clouds unlike the light current panels require.
Big advances are needed to make a huge difference. Doubling the efficiency would not matter to me as I still have plenty of roof space for panels. Doubling my capacity would not make a difference. Until I can put panels up there that can power an AC unit, without taking up the entire roof, then there is not as much of a need for "more",
For houses this is a different story...
I would love to see solar panels powered by UV light, because UV passes through clouds unlike the light current panels require.
Big advances are needed to make a huge difference. Doubling the efficiency would not matter to me as I still have plenty of roof space for panels. Doubling my capacity would not make a difference. Until I can put panels up there that can power an AC unit, without taking up the entire roof, then there is not as much of a need for "more",
For houses this is a different story...
