Power-from-light breakthrough

Scientists have unveiled new solar cell technology that could one day see ordinary surfaces, including windows, used to generate electricity.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Aug 2010, 12:21 BST
Updated 11th Aug 2010, 12:21 BST

Experts from the University of Leicester and Norwegian company EnSol AS joined forces to develop the thin film material, made from nanoparticles.

Once developed, it is hoped it will be used to coat anything from roof tiles to windows or even cars to produce power on a large scale.

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Professor of nanotechnology Chris Binns said the material was designed by EnSol but used nanoparticles synthesised in Leicester.

The next step is to scale up the operation and EnSol hopes to develop it commercially by 2016.

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