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Briefing
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- Solar Tarp – Researchers from University of Cambridge created new lighter and cheaper alternative to solar panels called solar tarps
- Problem – 40% of commercial rooftops in U.S. cannot withstand silicon solar panels' weights
- Perovskite Material – Used lighter perovskite material similar to silicon in absorbing sunlight and converting to usable energy
- Solution – Solved problem in perovskite where crystal structure traps electrons before successfully used as energy by exposing material to right amounts of light and humidity
- Further Developments – Plans to increase lifespan of solar tarps to 30 years
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Energy
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Organization
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University of Cambridge
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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September 6, 2017
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