The University of Newcastle’s Printed Solar Panels Are Set to Revolutionise Solar Energy
The University of Newcastle has just rolled out Australia’s first large-scale test of printed solar panels. These are made using specialized electronic inks that are printed on clear laminated sheets as thin as paper. These are a lot lighter, more versatile and less expensive than traditional solar panels. They can be built into vehicles, tools, survival equipment and more. Ease of installation The world’s first printed solar panels have been installed on a rooftop at a Newcastle business. The technology, which uses specialised electronic inks and conventional reel-to-reel printers, is set to revolutionise solar energy. The panels were made by a team led by University of Newcastle scientist Professor Paul Dastoor. They are light, flexible and easy to install. In addition, the printed solar cells are cheaper than traditional silicon solar panels. This innovative solar technology could one day be used to power everything from street lights and roadsides water pumps to disaster shel...