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>we demonstrated 50 milliwatts per square meter of nighttime electricity generation That's compared to 200 watts you can get from a reasonable panel in that sa
by mikewarot 3y ago
>we demonstrated 50 milliwatts per square meter of nighttime electricity generation
That's compared to 200 watts you can get from a reasonable panel in that same area during a clear day.
Like solar roadways, or "gravity energy storage", a good sounding idea, but not practical.
- idiotsecant 3y agoThe article discusses the actual goal: solar power systems that make power day and night.
- dmd 3y agoCovering the entire state of Massachusetts with these would generate as much power as a single nuclear plant.
- idiotsecant 3y agoSo? If they can be produced economically and occupy the same footprint as solar who cares about power density?
- audunw 3y agoNobody is suggesting making power plants out of these panels. So not sure why you’d have that idea. If you don’t have access to the grid, like for remote sensors and such, being able to generate just a bit of power at night can let you avoid needing an expensive battery. Don’t argue against a technology based on an application it was never intended to handle.