Paper-thin solar panels made -- on paper
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've developed aflexible and extremely thin solar technology that can be printed onpaper to create a working solar cell.
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say thetechnology could allow the solar industry to transition away fromlarge, expensive installations and toward the possibility of easilygenerated renewable electricity almost anywhere, the Los Angeles Timesreported Thursday.
The MIT researchers say vaporous inks made from common elements ratherthan pricey, toxic components like tellurium normally utilized insolar cells can create cells on plain, untreated paper, includingtissue, tracing paper and even newsprint.
The paper can be shaped and folded and still generate electricity whenunfolded, and the cells have proven to be long lasting, theresearchers said.
Current commercial solar options require glass and heavy supportstructures, whereas paper cells could be taped to a wall, attached tolaptops or made into window shades or clothing and even laminated towithstand harsh weather, the researchers said.
Copyright 2011 by United Press International
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