Solar Panels Can Be Printed Using Conventional Presses
Researchers have taken another step towards making solar power as commonplace as signing up for a mobile phone plan. They have successfully tested an innovative, paper-thin solar panel that can be printed using conventional printing presses. Physicists at university of newcastle mounted the solar array on the roof of CHEP Australia’s Beresfield service centre to monitor it in real world conditions. The panels are similar in thickness to a chip packet and hold up against weather elements. Ease of installation Researchers at the University of Newcastle have invented solar panels that are flexible, lightweight and transparent. They can be used to power homes, businesses, vehicles and daily consumer products. They are printed using electronic ink, and can be applied to flat surfaces. These innovations are expected to accelerate renewable energy adoption. The team has developed a method for printing organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells on plastic sheets at low cost. This is an adva