solar panel efficiency 2008
Did you read about the 100% efficient Solar Panel?
I read that researchers found a new mixture that reaches 100% efficiency.
http://technutnews.com/2008/11/26/new-solar-cell-material-achieves-almost-100-efficiency-could-solve-world-wide-energy-problems/
How far do you think that this technology is from being used?
Is there a chance of creating more pollution or not being recycleable?
Your article states, “…This combination of materials also utilizes the entire visible spectrum of light energy, translating into a theoretical potential of almost 100% efficiency…”
Current solar cells only use a portion of the visible spectrum, but none utilize 100% of ANY portion of the spectrum. It appears to be a pretty big leap to go from a full-spectrum panel to a 100% efficient full-spectrum panel.
One curious thing to consider, a 100% efficient panel would appear pitch black, but never get warmed in the sun.
Barry Bredenkamp- National Energy Efficiency Agency- 2008-01-23
