MIT reports breakthrough in heat-based photovoltaics
Researchers at MIT have developed sun-free photovoltaics (Photo: Justin Knight)
Article Summary
MIT researchers have reported a breakthrough in "wavelength tuning" that promises to boost the efficiency of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems and in turn could lead to lighter, longer-lasting portable power sources.
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