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A new material, nano flakes, may help drive the solar energy industry into the future. Dr. Martin Aagesen, a researcher at the University of Copenhagen and director of SunFlake Inc. is currently developing the technology which takes advantage of crystalline structures to absorb more sunlight than traditional solar photovoltaic (PV) cells.
"I discovered a perfect crystalline structure. That is a very rare sight. While being a perfect crystalline structure we could see that it also absorbed all light. It could become the perfect solar cell."
--Dr. Martin Aagesen, Director, SunFlake Inc.
Dr. Aagesen believes that the nano flakes have the potential to convert up to 30 percent of solar energy into electricity because the nano flakes also reduce the distance energy has to travel in the cell. These cells would also use smaller amounts of semiconducting silicium making them less expensive than the PV cells currently available.
"I discovered a perfect crystalline structure. That is a very rare sight. While being a perfect crystalline structure we could see that it also absorbed all light. It could become the perfect solar cell," said Dr. Aagesen.
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December 24, 2007
The company says its nanotechnology silicon platform will cut current solar technology costs by a factor of ten. The majority of solar energy cells are made from silicon wafers, which are costly and time consuming to produce. The printing method is faster and wastes less material.
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December 24, 2007
This is a very important development, as it avoids many of the complexities in previous high-performance cells.
I wonder if it is seen as for use in concentrated solar, or as is? |