For architects, this, in whatever form it finally takes, is going to be an absolute boon.
Imagine being able to paint a renewable energy source on the walls of your house, without having to shell out most of your life’s earnings.
Well, this may no longer be in the realm of fantasy, with researchers from New Mexico State University and Wake Forest University working on an organic solar panel that is not only flexible, but can also be wrapped around structures, and comes much cheaper than the conventional ones.
Unlike traditional solar panels, which are made of silicon and are expensive and brittle like glass, organic solar cells are made of plastic, and are inexpensive.
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Comment by Bob
Flexible solar panels
Links do not work, too badddd
BoB
Posted on Thursday, 11th December 2008 at 2:13 am
Comment by vistasp
You’re right, Bob. The entire site has been pulled. Wonder if it’s related to Yahoo’s financial woes. Anyway, try this link. Don’t know how long it’ll work of course.
Posted on Thursday, 11th December 2008 at 11:01 am