MIT Unveils First Solar Cells Printed On Paper 125
lucidkoan writes "MIT researchers recently unveiled the world's first thin-film solar cell printed on a sheet of paper. The panel was created using a process similar to that of an inkjet printer, producing semiconductor-coated paper imbued with carbon-based dyes that give the cells an efficiency of 1.5 to 2 percent. That's not incredibly efficient, but the convenience factor makes up for it. And in the future, researchers hope that the same process used in the paper solar cells could be used to print cells on metal foil or even plastic. If they're able to gear efficiencies up to scale, the development could revolutionize the production and installation of solar panels."
Too bad (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Good (Score:1, Funny)
Then they must be embargoed until they accept that "DNA is God and Dawkins is her prophet".
Re:Too bad (Score:1, Funny)
Too bad most of the paper I use is down where the sun don't shine.
You still use paper? How primitive.
I use three sea shells.
Please God Nooo..... (Score:5, Funny)
..Don't let "Hallmark" get access to this or we'll be stuck with those annoying greetings cards that play stupid messages forever & they will never stop!!!
How can this compete on price? (Score:3, Funny)
How can this compete on price? Haven't they priced out inkjet cartridges lately? WTF!! ;)
But 3% isn't exponential growth (Score:3, Funny)
no it isn't
yes it is
no it isn't.
No no No No NO NO NO! (to Bohemian Rhapsody in the background)
I like irony.
Re:Good (Score:1, Funny)
Another new technology that... (Score:1, Funny)
... will be available in 5 years!
Re:Good (Score:3, Funny)
Plastics can be made with plant based oils can they not?
Plants are 'from the sun'.
What's your phone #?
Re:MOD PARENT UP (Score:3, Funny)
Ya, it was to get your attention. The link is a redirect to a malware site.
Re:Lots of "ifs" (Score:3, Funny)
"Proof of concept of printing solar cells on paper is a pretty substantial deal,..."
I wonder if the ink is cheaper than the HP one.