CSIRO flexible, thin, light solar cells breakthrough

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Summary of https://www.manmonthly.com.au/csiro-...d-solar-cells/

CSIRO’s renewable energy systems group leader Dr Anthony Chesman said, “CSIRO’s thin and light-weight solar cells are now on the cusp of emerging from the lab to create clean energy in the real world.”

Record efficiency: Achieved new record for fully roll-to-roll printed solar cells.

Lightweight and flexible: Printed on thin plastic films, making them suitable for new applications.

Potential applications:
Urban construction
Mining operations
Emergency management
Disaster relief
Space
Defence
Personal electronics

Manufacturing advantages:
Uses existing printing methods making it accessible for Australian manufacturers.
Reduced costs due to replacement of gold with carbon-based inks.

Benefits:
Potential for significant economic and environmental benefits.

Next steps:
CSIRO is seeking industry partners for commercialisation.