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4. That appears to be the basis for their claims - improvements in capture of wavelengths not previously handled.

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Wonderful news! dlk Mar 25 #1

Efficiency Maninacan Mar 25 #2

I read where a new record of 30% efficiency was just attained BeneteauBum Mar 25 #9

It's definitely a clickbait-y statement LearnedHand Mar 25 #3

clickbait-y is an understatement. progressoid Mar 25 #12

Haha! Alpeduez21 Mar 25 #22

That isn't what they are claiming. Gore1FL Mar 25 #29

It's 130% of what they previously thought possible. Gore1FL Mar 25 #28

Paper is paywalled. Article above doesn't even give a link. usonian Mar 25 #5

I was relying on you to add your knowledgeable perspective. Thanks. erronis Mar 25 #26

10% gas Maninacan Mar 25 #14

I mean, existing technology could do that quakerboy Mar 25 #18

Imagine if this technology is eventually implemented ... aggiesal Mar 25 #13

Efficiency Maninacan Mar 25 #16

But solar power isn't feasible... Zelda_Orchid Mar 25 #17

I'm sure Chinese technologists will fully utilize this advance 0rganism Mar 25 #20

Excellent! nt Exp Mar 25 #23

If solar panels were as cheap as cardboard and "130% efficient..." hunter Mar 25 #27