Topic: Nanosolar's Breakthrough - Solar Now Cheaper than Coal
Agent 204
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posted 27 June 2008 02:45 PM
If this is the real deal, it's very good news:
quote:Their mission: to deliver cost-efficient solar electricity. The Nanosolar company was founded in 2002 and is working to build the world's largest solar cell factory in California and the world's largest panel-assembly factory in Germany. They have successfully created a solar coating that is the most cost-efficient solar energy source ever. Their PowerSheet cells contrast the current solar technology systems by reducing the cost of production from $3 a watt to a mere 30 cents per watt. This makes, for the first time in history, solar power cheaper than burning coal.
Source.
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jrootham
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posted 27 June 2008 02:53 PM
It's running a little ahead of expectations so some salt may be required. But it is coming.
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500_Apples
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posted 27 June 2008 02:54 PM
You guys know Germany has ~50% of the world's solar industry?
It's such a travesty the Canadian government didn't put in the tax credits that would have made us a powerhouse in this gargantuan industry of the future.
The Liberal party sucks.
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Agent 204
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posted 27 June 2008 03:10 PM
Yeah, the Cons and the Fibs could both have done a better job. But that's the way it goes.
One thing that I like about the stuff shown at that link is that it looks like it could very easily be added to every electric and hybrid car, to extend range. Heck, when parked and plugged in the car could even feed power back into the grid once the batteries are charged.
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posted 27 June 2008 02:45 PM
