Monday, September 28, 2009
Today's News: Anna Dyson, a scientist from Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute in Troy, New York, is leading the way to make solar energy a
real alternative to pollution-emitting fossil fuels. These new solar panels actually track the sun's movement and sun power is then converted through a small lens to a high tech solar cell. This tracking ability enables the panels to capture 80% of the sun's power, whereas current solar systems are about 14% effective. With so much free power flooding into our homes in the near future, now all one needs is a few radiant light fixtures to brighten our environment!