Episode 270
Cheaper Solar Panels
Solar panels may be about to become a lot cheaper, thanks to a new breakthrough.
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
June 25, 20144m 58s
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Show Notes
Using a cheap chemical used normally to make tofu stick together, scientists at the University of Liverpool have stumbled upon a much more environmentally-friendly and cheaper way to manufacture very light-weight solar panels called thin film photovoltaics. Science writer Mark Peplow explains the significance of the find to Chris Smith... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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