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Scientists invent double-sided solar panel that generates vastly more electricity (www.independent.co.uk)

submitted 1 year ago by sam_uk to c/[email protected]

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Back side of perovskite panel achieves more than 90 per cent of the efficiency of the front side

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[–] Delusional 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I wonder how well it would work to use mirrors for more sunlight than just natural reflections.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Wouldn't it be a more efficient use of space to just put up another solar panel facing the sun instead? No need to elevate just to reflect the light into the underside.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

While that would boost efficiency, it would add more to maintenance, which sometimes is just not worth