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    Mar 2, 2006, 12:14 PM
    Solar cells
    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
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    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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