| How 3-D Photovoltaic Vertical Structured Solar Cells Could Revolutionize Solar Power | |
| Date Added: January 14, 2012 08:26:49 AM | |
| Author: pds20 | |
| Category: Clickbank Products | |
| How 3-D Photovoltaic Vertical Structured Solar Cells Could Revolutionize Solar Power Replacing flat panels with three dimensional structures can significantly change the economics of solar power generation. Marco Bernardi and associates at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge say there is a simple fix that will dramatically increase the performance of photovoltaics. Instead of two dimensional flat panels, Bernadi and associates suggest using 3D Vertical Structures. They've simulated the performance of various shapes and tested several of these on the roof of a building at MIT. Their results reveal that 3D structures can increase the amount of energy that will be generated by as much as 20 times. These structures can also double the number of useful peak hours of generation and reduce seasonal variants to boot. Two effects are at work here. The 3D vertical structures can collect light when the Sun is at lower angles and internal reflections within the vertical structures help increase the amount of captured light. These vertical structures needn't be complex. A simple cube, open at the top and covered inside and out with photovoltaic cells, can generate as much 3.8 times the power of flat panels. By comparison, a solar tracking mount produces an increases of only up to 1.8 times. The ultimate test for this idea is in the economics, of course. A cube has a much higher surface area than a flat panel and is more expensive to produce. But Bernadi and associates say the extra power it generates more than compensates for this. If the numbers work out, 3D vertical structures may significantly change the photovoltaics market. Bernadi suggest their 3D structures could be shipped as flat packages that easily "pop up" into 3D vertical structures when assembled. As a side note: Google's 94 Million USD on December 20th 2011 is certainly a serious commitment to Green Renewable Energy. However, the Solar and Wind Technologies are moving along so rapidly that by the time they start this project, in my opinion, it will be outdated. By the time they complete the project they will be several advancements behind. I already think they are, because they mentioned Flat Panels. MIT's 3D Vertical Structures Solar Cells are at least 50% more productive. Flat Panels must be Unobstructed Overhead and function poorly under Cloudy and Rainy conditions. 3D Vertical Structures are vastly more Space Effecient, and are only slightly affected by weather conditions, plus they can be Sprayed Onto most Vertical Structures or Forms. For Example: On-Site Applications such as a Picket Fence can provide a Home with Solar Energy. Think about that for a second. This can be made to blend into the surroundings. Also: Stanford University has made progress in Solar Energy Storage with an Electrode they've developed. Also: Univ of Tex Austin has been working with the Organic Plastic - Pentacene - from which twice as many Electrons can be Extracted and can be installed as ordinary rooftop panels.. youranchortext |
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