While it may look like some sort of metallic blizzard , this is actually an assortment of tiny photovoltaic mobile phone , each less than a millimeter across . And these minuscule cells could be the various , flexible future ofsolar business leader .
The cells themselves , create at Sandia National Laboratories , are built using microelectronic and microelectromechanical processes , the same ones used for many of the smallest ( and cool ) new microscopical machine .
As with any new and exciting engineering science , applications seem limitless . The current coevals of photovoltaic cells are wafers around 6 satisfying inches . In contrast , these tiny cells could be mount on elastic substrates , such as on textile or oddly forge surface .
As an sum up bonus , the mass - produce micro - cells will also finally be cheaper to make and install than current solar mightiness cell . This could in conclusion pave the way for building that pay their own energy costs with solar power . Or it could intend charging your iPod on the go from a solar - power - collect shirt .
Glitter - sized solar photovoltaics produce competitive results [ PhysOrg ]
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