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davepamn

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Will Quantum Dots boost Photovoltaic into high efficiency and lower cost?

Are QD the breakthrough technology for PVs?

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fugo

October 21, 2009 04:06 AM

Possibly. There is a theoretical efficiency increase from the current 30% efficieny to around 40% efficiency. That is in terms of efficiency of converting light into usable power.

In theory, it would be cheaper to create these panels then ones using current technology. I can't tell you if this is enough for more wide spread adoption, but for people intrested in home solar power it would definately be a major step forward.
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