CSIRO claims new record for energy efficiency in lightweight printed solar cells
by Lisa Cox from on (#6K99G)
Lead researcher says use of machine learning meant over 10,000 cells could be produced and tested in a day
Flexible, thin solar cells that are lightweight and portable may be a step closer to reality after Australian researchers claimed a new record for the amount of sunlight they can capture and turn into energy.
While traditional solar panels are rigid and heavy, the lightweight solar cells are made by printing ink on to thin plastic films.
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