Scientists invent double-sided solar panel that generates way more electricity

Re:Scientists invent double-sided solar panel that generates... by marcosdumay on Monday July 24, 2023 @03:59PM (#36853430)

If it gave a 35% improvement, it would be an almost universal small gain. If it gave you a 25% improvement, it would be a good candidate for one place or another that face unusually high land or labor costs.

But no, at 20%, I don't believe anybody will want this. Maybe in a decade that changes, but not right now.

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Re:Scientists invent double-sided solar panel that generates... by spywaregorilla on Monday July 24, 2023 @04:29PM (#36853756)

1) Solar panel hardware costs are typically in the ballpark of 20-40% of solar farm costs.

2) You've assumed the panel costs double, which is likely false.

3) solar generation costs have been falling exponentially and upgrades are incorporated into various installations and new developments all the time.

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