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Paper-Thin Solar Cell can turn Any Surface into a Power Source

Gloved hands hold a sheet containing 6x5 grid of solar cells.
MIT researchers have developed a scalable fabrication technique to produce ultrathin, lightweight solar cells that can be stuck onto any surface.
Credits:Credit: Melanie Gonick, MIT

MIT engineers have developed ultralight fabric solar cells that can quickly and easily turn any surface into a power source.

These durable, flexible solar cells, which are much thinner than a human hair, are glued to a strong, lightweight fabric, making them easy to install on a fixed surface. They can provide energy on the go as a wearable power fabric or be transported and rapidly deployed in remote locations for assistance in emergencies...

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