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Solar Panels That Work Underwater, by Energy Matters, 8 June 12Are solar powered submarines on the horizon? Not quite, but solar panels that can produce electricity under water could soon be used for a variety of important aquatic applications.

Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Electronics Science and Technology Division, are working on developing “high bandgap” solar cells with the ability to generate enough electricity to operate equipment such as electronic sensor systems at depths of up to 9 meters.     http://www.energymatters.com.au/index.php?main_page=news_article&article_id=3242

June 8, 2012 - Posted by | general

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