Printing solar moves forward

[driftking]

So by no means is it new, however the technology has taken a step forward. I think anything that makes solar cheaper and easier is going to be a big jump, sure this type of solar does not carry the same effiecieny as panels but as with these things, many little uses tends to make a big impact.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/printable-solar-panels-one-step-closer-to-market/5731628

Video thanks to grimzentide
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/printing-your-own-solar-panels/5732106

 

[taquar]

Hm, I can imagine putting a film of this on the back of a laptop screen. It'd be REALLY handy for my car too, a strip across the top of the windscreen to charge the battery and boom, always there solar panel. Perfect for a weekend away camping.

Will be great to see this released to the public. I can imagine the price of it though...

 

[Dene Dweller]

This is a great step forward, the old economies of scale will bring the price down eventually. The one I'm looking forward to is the solar paint, you can then have a sheetmetal roof that is one giant solar panel or even have cars painted with it. This technology is looking good.

 

[grimzentide]

That is my cousin in the photo... He gave me a tour of the lab a few weeks back. Amazing tech.

Edit: The OP's link wasn't working for me so I found this one - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/printable-solar-panels-one-step-closer-to-market/5731628

Edit 2: Here is a video from the news last night on the same topic - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/printing-your-own-solar-panels/5732106

 

[driftking]

That is my cousin in the photo... He gave me a tour of the lab a few weeks back. Amazing tech.

Edit: The OP's link wasn't working for me so I found this one - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/printable-solar-panels-one-step-closer-to-market/5731628

Edit 2: Here is a video from the news last night on the same topic - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/printing-your-own-solar-panels/5732106

Link fixed

Added the video link too the OP too. Cheers good addition.

paint the wind turbines in solar spray...two birds one stone. :lol: