Solar cells: the big breakthrough?

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  • Author(s): Heber, Joerg
  • Source:
    New Scientist. 4/10/2010, Vol. 206 Issue 2755, p32-33. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      PHOTOVOLTAIC cells; SOLAR cells; SOLAR energy; PHOTOVOLTAIC power generation; NANOWIRES; ROGERS, John
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses research on photovoltaic or solar cells used to convert sunlight into electricity. The article focuses on means of overcoming criticisms regarding the expense and inefficiency of photovoltaic cells. Researcher Ali Javey is cited regarding investigations of the use of vertically-grown nanoscale semiconductor wires that would replace traditional photovoltaic cells. Researcher John Rogers is noted for imprinting solar cells onto a flexible polymer surface.