Scientists in the UK have developed a new technique for making polymer solar panels which could drive down costs.
The study by researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Sheffield found that depositing layers of flexible photovoltaic material over large plastic surfaces allows for easy manufacture of cheap, efficient solar panels, according to a report by Energy Matters. When the film is applied, semiconducting molecules separate to the top and bottom of the layer, maximising efficiency.
The research paves the way for more study into the ability of polymer solar panels to take over from traditional silicon products.
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