Paper solar cells
Scientists at the Eni-MIT Solar Frontiers Research Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created an inkjet-style printing technology that can successfully print solar cells on paper.
The paper solar cells are one of many avenues being pursued around nano-scale materials. Layers of these materials could essentially be sprayed using different manufacturing techniques to make [...]
First manned solar plane unveiled in Switzerland
The first aircraft designed to run exclusively on solar power was introduced near Zurich, Switzerland after spending six years in stealthy development. Record-setting hot air ballooner Bertrand Piccard plans to take the plane, dubbed the Solar Impulse, on several test flights by the end of the year, demonstrating that air travel is not off limits [...]
