Quantum dot solar cells

Andrew Hamilton

Science

26 Apr 09

Andrew Hamilton

Joined: 26 May 08
Moves: 2120

26 Apr 09

2 edits

Found this link about using quantum dots to both dramatically improve efficiency of solar cells and dramatically reduce their manufacturing costs:

http://www.i-sis.org.uk/QDAUESC.php

Interesting stuff.

sonhouse

Fast and Curious

slatington, pa, usa

Joined: 28 Dec 04
Moves: 53321

28 Apr 09

Originally posted by Andrew Hamilton
Found this link about using quantum dots to both dramatically improve efficiency of solar cells and dramatically reduce their manufacturing costs:

http://www.i-sis.org.uk/QDAUESC.php

Interesting stuff.

Now they're talking! Also converting in the IR band, maybe leading to efficient direct conversion from a heat source to electricity. News at 11!