The current (pun intended) problem with solar power is price and
efficiency. The holy grail of the photovoltaic industry is solar cells
priced at about $1 per watt and efficiencies of 30 percent or greater
are desired. To date, these milestones have yet to be reached, but many
companies and inventors are avidly working on new solar cell designs.
Let's take a look this month at solar energy patents naming New England
inventors.
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