solar cells

tjr · #1 Mar 2, 2006, 11:14 AM

I was flicking through the tv the other day and stopped on a science show that was talking about a new kind of solar cell,one that also absorbes infrared light . Has anyone heard of this breakthrough?and if so please tell me who is making these strides.Because being able to use the infrared would be great thank you

Starman · Jun 12, 2006, 02:42 PM

Here are some articles that might be helpful:

Solar Panels could get five times more efficient soon
... by tapping into infra-red, a wavelength that was not previously converted to electricity by solar panels. Solar energy ... 30% of the solar energy. Today's solar cells convert about 6 ...

http://av.rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9ibyK5...panels_co.html

Excerpt:
....photosensitiser chemical is essential. The substance should capture the infra-red light to use it for electricity production and it should let the visible light enter the building for normal lighting purposes.
http://www.ecomall.com/greenshopping/solarwin.htm



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