Nanotubes make solar power generation more efficient and space saving

Today, solar energy is being used for loads of applications, powering up lives across the globe. However, the use of this renewable source of energy at times is somewhat unpractical. Solar energy cannot be used in applications where more energy is required all the while. To help make it a lot more efficient, MIT chemical engineers have developed a process, by which solar energy can be concentrated, 100 times over. Using nanotubes, hollow tubes of carbon atoms, antennas are formed to capture and focus light energy that helps solar arrays go more powerful and smaller. The tubes contain a fibrous rope that is 10 micrometers long and four micrometers thick consisting of 30 million carbon nanotubes. These can also be used for various other light concentrating needs like night vision goggles or telescopes.

With technology like this, generating power from solar energy will be a lot cheaper, easier and space friendly! No need to cover your roof with photovoltaic panels! Just a few nanotubes here and there and you’ve got yourself green power!
[dailytech]