“Scientists from the University of Groningen and Nanyang Technological University have developed a means of harnessing otherwise-wasted electrons from semiconductors, a boost that could mean zero-emission solar panels could collect even more energy. The team’s findings were published Friday in the journal Science Advances.”
“The breakthrough could be another step in the race to make solar panels as efficient as possible. A report this week from the International Renewable Energy Agency claimed that, by 2050, solar energy could be the second-largest source of global energy just behind wind.”
“When coupled with efficiency savings and advancements in other areas of technology, the world could have a pathway to reducing emissions from their 2020 levels by up to 70 percent.”
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