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Making solar energy more efficient. Brandon Navas Dakota Guzman. How efficient is it really?. Average solar cells only 10%-20 % efficient High end solar cells can be 3-6 times more expensive High end solar cells only 18%-30% efficient - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Making solar energy more efficient
Brandon Navas Dakota Guzman
How efficient is it really?
• Average solar cells only 10%-20% efficient
• High end solar cells can be 3-6 times more expensive
• High end solar cells only 18%-30% efficient
• Experimental cells proven to be 40% or more efficient
• Achieve this with nanocrystals (made from lead-selenium)
Solution
• Electrons travel along nanobot arms • Arms utilize nanocrystals makes them
60% efficient • Made from: -nanocarbon tubes
-Silver
Marketing
• Sell to top solar cell company(First Solar)• Package in osmium • Trucks and plans
Web Quest
1. Small technology 2. Nanotechnology is being used more than we
think. It is used in computers, medical field, machines, and memory chips.
3. We are making new “super hero” like materials. It can open new doors to computers, machines, technology, medicines, transportation, and many more.
Sources
Aldous, S., & Toothman, J. (2000, April 1). How Solar Cells Work. . Retrieved May 2, 2014, from http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/solar-cell.htm
Engineer better medicines - Engineering Challenges. (2012). Engineer better medicines - Engineering Challenges. Retrieved May 2, 2014, from http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/cms/8996/9129.aspx
Venere, E. (2013, December 16). Cellulose nanocrystals possible 'green' wonder material.. Retrieved May 2, 2014, from https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q4/cellulose-nanocrystals-...