Lots of great news coming out of Tufts University. Researchers are exploring how plant structures can inspire the design of next-generation solar panels. By mimicking the natural efficiency of photosynthesis, scientists hope to create solar panels that are more efficient and sustainable. This innovative approach could revolutionize renewable energy by improving how solar panels capture and convert sunlight into electricity, potentially leading to more widespread adoption of solar technology.
Using silk biomaterials, Tufts researchers copy a jewel orchid’s highly efficient system of capturing and networking light
https://now.tufts.edu/2024/08/07/could-plant-guide-design-next-generation-solar-panels