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> In fact, it's not even possible since the theoretical maximum efficiency of solar panels is only about 34% Theoretical maximum electrical efficiency of LEDs
by legulere 10y ago
> In fact, it's not even possible since the theoretical maximum efficiency of solar panels is only about 34%
Theoretical maximum electrical efficiency of LEDs is over 100% though, as light is a form of heat.
(Yes it has been already done: http://www.wired.co.uk/article/230-percent-efficient-leds http://www.wired.co.uk/article/230-percent-efficient-leds)
- mdorazio 10y agoFair point, but that's not really helpful in this particular situation since plants can't use heat as an energy source. We're only concerned with the % of input power that is converted into the specific wavelengths we actually want (400-700nm).