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Organic photovoltaic cells, including dye-sensitized cells (DSCs) - may be the ultimate when it comes to offering off-grid, micro-power generation. Initial small-scale technology and market tests -- solar chargers for mobile phones in Africa, for example - are under way as researchers continue to try to find ways to boost solar energy conversion efficiencies -- which now surpass 5% for small organic PV cells and up to 11% for DSCs - minimize production costs and develop markets for both small- and large-scale applications.
Pioneering industry leaders such as Pittsburgh-based Plextronics envisage wide-ranging uses for their range of Plexcore line of organic, nano-engineered PV and conductive polymers and inks, from applying printed PV and electronic circuits on plastics, fabrics, glass, concrete and other construction materials, to printing, rolling out and applying them over much larger areas, such as walls and rooftops. They are also being used to create organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) for displays and lighting.
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