Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Better solar energy harnessing?

Harnessing solar energy is a great way to reduce our dependence on other forms of energy. But the current efficiencies and costs are not too attractive. Could mimicking the way the plants harness energy (photosynthesis) be the answer? Some new insights showing a connection with quantum behaviour have been discovered (Nature 446 782). I do hope this is a useful step in finding more efficient ways to harness solar energy and leading to more cost effective manufacture.

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