MIT Scientists Create Self-Repairing Solar Cells that Double Efficiency

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MIT Scientists Create Self-Repairing Solar Cells that Double Efficiency
fonte: www.fastcompany.com
Solar power is inefficient. Whenever those plains of panels are laid out, the sunlight they convert into stored energy also degrades their effectiveness. With each day the panels spend smoldering under the sun, they become more unreliable in harvesting the rays. For many new systems, designed for lower cost and flexibility, degradation is a huge issue: In just 60 hours, efficiency can sometimes plummet as much as 90%.
To fix that problem, researchers from MIT turned to some excellent harvesters of sunlight for inspiration: plants