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IBM’s concentrator photovoltaics more efficient

10 June 2008 | Cell Processing: News From Around The Web | Source: Computerweekly
IBM says it has developed more efficient photovoltaic cells - the technology that converts light directly into electricity - that could reduce the cost of producing solar electric power.

Any way to save money by using renewable energy would help IT managers scale their IT infrastructures while cutting energy costs. According to analyst firm IDC, about 50 cents is spent on energy for every dollar of computer hardware. This is expected to increase by 54 per cent to 71 cents over the next four years.

IBM scientists are using a large lens to concentrate the Sun's power to capture a record 230 watts onto a centimetre square solar cell.

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