Noel Giebink

An innovation in energy: High efficiency concentrating solar cells

Concentrating Photovoltaics

The Pennsylvania State University

Ultra-high efficiency solar cells similar to those used in space may now be possible on your rooftop thanks to a new microscale solar concentration technology developed by an international team of researchers.

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The George Washington University

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