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Solid State Solar Panels are More Affordable, say Researchers, Don't Leak

Posted May 28, 2012 9:07 AM

From Engadget:

Researchers at Northwestern University have found one way to stop a leak: get rid of the liquid. A new variation on the Grätzel solar cell replaces a short-lived organic dye with a solid alternative. The molecular dye the solid substance replaces was corrosive, at risk of leaking and only lasted about 18-months -- by replacing it, researchers plan to pave the way for a more affordable (and less toxic) alternative.

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05/29/2012 11:03 AM

I haven't see too many vacuum tube photo-voltaic panels. Aren't they all solid state?

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