Photovoltaic Cells

Not Your Father's Solar Technology

nytimes.com | ANNE EISENBERG | Posted 06.07.2009 | Green


PHOTOVOLTAIC cells are already a familiar sight on rooftops. But one day, miniature cells may also be found in more unconventional places: power-gener...

New Thin Solar Cells Allow Greater Flexibility Of Use

The New York Times | Henry Fountain | Posted 11.07.2008 | Green


Photovoltaic cells, the basic building blocks of solar panels, are more efficient and less costly than ever. But manipulating cells (which are usually...

It Doesn't Take a Genius to Notice the Sun, Does It?

Toby Barlow | Posted 05.02.2008 | Living


Toby Barlow

Mike Bloomberg and Google have figured out what to do with solar power. Now the rest of us should copy them.