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Solyndra tried something similar (cylindrical cells) and it just wasn't worth the effort. Flat cells are so, so cheap now.
by jpm_sd 6y ago
Solyndra tried something similar (cylindrical cells) and it just wasn't worth the effort. Flat cells are so, so cheap now.
- m463 6y agoI think it's pretty much a hallmark of engineering that the cheapest physical solution will overcome 99% of all clever solutions that cost more than a fraction more. This also goes for conventional solutions vs exotic ones. It's like "better, faster, cheaper - pick cheaper"