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New solar panel efficiency record

19.12.2014

Scientists from the University of New South Wales (Australia) have managed to radically increase the efficiency of solar panels.

The efficiency of solar cells currently used does not exceed 25%, and with the help of technology developed by Australian researchers, 40% of sunlight was converted into electricity. The record-breaking efficiency of solar cells was achieved using innovative optical filters that only allow light of a certain wavelength to pass through. Thanks to this, the panels received more light, which has already been confirmed by tests on the streets of Sydney.

The technique is also being used to improve the efficiency of solar arrays in photovoltaic towers, which are gaining popularity in Australia. Such a tower is surrounded by mirrors that reflect solar energy and focus it on an energy receiver consisting of photovoltaic cells.

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