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I think scientists and inventors often do themselves no favors by making claims like "90% efficient". That's the theoretical maximum. Now if they hit 80%, we'll
by mabbo 8y ago
I think scientists and inventors often do themselves no favors by making claims like "90% efficient". That's the theoretical maximum. Now if they hit 80%, we'll all say they failed despite it being an incredible achievement.
They should claim "75% or more", and then hit 80% and blow our minds. The Scotty Factor[0] should be liberally applied when possible[0].
[0]http://wiki.c2.com/?ScottyFactor http://wiki.c2.com/?ScottyFactor
- sharemywin 8y agoThe more important number is .3cents/KWh a 1/10th the cost of current prices. Also, they don't use the exotic materials.
- Dylan16807 8y agoI don't think that's an issue at all. If the panel actually comes out and it's 60% at comparable prices to existing ones I'll still be overjoyed.