The field of photovoltaics has advanced considerably in the past decade. Advancements in technology have made solar cells thinner, cheaper and more able to produce electricity from solar energy.
This August, 2007 article from the ecofriend.org blog highlights five technological developments which are making solar technology a more viable alternative to fossil fuels in the future. The article mentions several technologies such as nanotechnology powered solar cells and cells which can be painted onto flexible plastic sheets. These new technologies help make solar cells more efficient and more convenient for producing clean energy.
http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/top-five-advancements-in-solar-technology/
This February 12, 2008 report outlines further advancements within the photovoltaic industry. Both the drop in manufacturing costs of photovoltaic cells and the first cells to reach 40% efficiency are mentioned
www.hindawi.com/RecentlyAcceptedArticlePDF.aspx?journal=AOE&number=60319
With the rapid increase in cost of fossil fuels and the growing awareness of the climatological impact of the use of non-renewable resources. These advancements in solar cell technology are a positive step toward clean-energy sources becoming a large source of power in the coming years.
Posted By:Samuel Green
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