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Spray-on photovoltaics to turn steel into solar by Hveragerthi ..... Renewable & Sustainable Energy

Date:   10/25/2010 11:28:27 PM ( 14 y ago)
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Spray-on photovoltaics to turn steel into solar

Eco Factor: Photosensitive dyes could be sprayed onto steel for energy generation.

Tata Steel-led Corus and Swansea University (Wales, UK) have collaborated to bring about solar conversion of steel sheets with a pioneering spray-on technology. As the developers plan to coat steel sheets with photosensitive dyes, they would act as power generating solar cells. The technology is supposed to work even in diffused sunlight.

 

Some of the possible uses suggest daubing fuel-cell-powered autos with it. It would enable fuel cell vehicles to generate electricity for creating hydrogen and oxygen. Moreover, homeowners could utilize this technology, as it integrates with the existing buildings in an economically sound way. Therefore, a minimal investment on infrastructure is required.


 

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