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An interesting development in using fibre optics as a solar light collector.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8341186.stm

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paulzolo wrote:
An interesting development in using fibre optics as a solar light collector.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8341186.stm


Yeah, but Prof Wang? ;)

No, seriously, this is good work :)

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pcernie wrote:
paulzolo wrote:
An interesting development in using fibre optics as a solar light collector.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8341186.stm


Yeah, but Prof Wang? ;)


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No, seriously, this is good work :)


This is an excellent development. If it means more light collected & converted to power in a given area, then that bodes well for us - maybe future solar panels will be more attractive in places where light levels are lower.

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