[domenad]

The efficiency is probably much lower. Nanosolar is already doing flexible solar arrays, albeit at only 10-15% efficiency, but it’s free energy essentially, and silicon is where most of the money is at in these arrays, along with mounting.

[Psycho_Bunny]

This could be really cool.

[ClearCase_guy]

If it works, it will be profitable. If it's profitable, it will show up at my local Home Dept.

I'll pay attention then.

[Dumpster Baby]

And then, if they could package these sheets folded like corrugated cardboard stiffeners they could greatly increase the surface area within any given frame or panel size. Think of ordinary cardboard with one of the outer skin sheets peeled off.

[ShadowAce]

[Edward Watson]

So, the photovoltaic cell captures 96% of sunlight and has a lab efficiency of around 17%. I take it it will generate an enormous amount of heat. Any idea what the substrate is and the estimated cost/watt?

Geez, I have lots of questions (lifespan, environmental degradation, scalability, mass production feasibility, etc.).

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Ernest.