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biofriendlyblogApr 8, 2010
That's pretty cool actually....a very practical use for origami. :)
malarkeypnApr 8, 2010
"Scientists used a "genetic algorithm" to evolve solar panels in a computer simulation thus determining the optimal 3-D shape for harvesting the largest amount of light."I was hoping that would be the case. Genetic algorithms are mind-bogglingly amazing. PS: any evolution deniers want to explain how the principals of evolution can be used to create super efficient machines? Just curious ...
noheadhorsemanApr 9, 2010
is this solution still applicable if they are lined up? I would think that it would require a lot more space even if their foot print is the same
drekorApr 9, 2010
Science reporting is such crap. They never defined "efficiency" in this article. Sure, there's a 20% energy harvest boost in the same footprint as a conventional panel, but how much more material do you need to build one of these and what kind of manufacturing costs are we looking at? Also, a 20% boost with, what looks like, more than 300% more surface area seems like a loss for most applications./engineering rant