Explore the science of the silicon solar cell, currently the most important generator of solar electricity. [2/2008] [Science] [Show ID: 12114]
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Growing The Technology For Artificial Leaves NPR So I'm basically running at around 80 percent of the input of the silicon. If I took a 20 percent silicon solar cell, then 80 percent of 20 percent, I should be able to run at 15 or 16 percent, and then that's even another factor of - that's almost 50 ... |
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