Comment on Scientists make game-changing breakthrough that could slash costs of solar panels: 'Has the potential to contribute to the energy transition'

MaggiWuerze@feddit.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• billwashere@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I think the idea is that it’s the same amount of light is being used but the actual expensive part of the solar cell is cheaper and designed to take the increased heat. So the same size “solar unit” on the roof collecting the same amount of light and generating the same amount of energy but cheaper overall. At least that was my take. Correct me if I’m wrong.

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  • MaggiWuerze@feddit.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    Yeah, a similar amount for less money could be feasible. I guess. Not sure how cheap the sanding of the lens structure is though

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• calculuschild@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I think the point is that you can replace one big solar panel with one big lens and a small solar panel. The footprint on the roof is the same, but the implication is a big glass lens is cheaper than a big solar panel.

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  • gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    the glass lens probably is cheaper than a big solar panel

    but the cost of setting up a glass lens in 5-10 meters altitude (because that’s what’s needed to bundle any sunlight) is probably more expensive than setting up a big solar panel at hip height.

    and considering that labor cost is a significant part (i guess 10% - 50%) of overall solar park cost, i guess it’s probably not worth it.

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