Scientists have developed a new solar cell that is much more cost effective than anything ever previously developed. This development uses two different layers of sunlight absorbing materials to capitalize on a wider range of the sun's energy. Eugene Fitzgerald, one of the leaders of the research, thinks the new cell will be ready for the market within the next two years. Traditional silicon solar cells, while cheap, are not the best at converting the sun's energy into electricity. The new manufacturing process is not only cheaper, but the overall process has been consolidated and is now much more efficient.
This new finding is especially exciting considering the push for cleaner energies in recent years. With the cheaper production and market cost, we may start seeing more and more solar panels on houses, whereas right now it may be too expensive for the average American. Hopefully this means a move away from fossil fuels and a quicker ascent to the energies of the future. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160829163522.htm
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