MC2 Post 1371 Spherical Glass Lens Concentrates Sunlight by Up To 10,000 Times

And Boosts Solar Cell Efficiency

From:  http://www.engadget.com

Eking out more power from solar cells is an ongoing challenge for scientists, and now architect André Broessel has developed a spherical glass energy generator that's said to improve efficiency by 35 percent. Acting as a lens, the rig's large water-filled orb concentrates diffused daylight or moonlight onto a solar cell with the help of optical tracking to harvest electricity. In certain configurations, the apparatus can be used for solar thermal energy generation and even water heating.

Link:  http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/28/spherical-glass-lens-solar-energy-generator/  

TinyURL:  http://tinyurl.com/9cxq37g

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For More INFO See Original designboom Site

Linked Here:  http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/23214/spherical-glass-solar-energy-generator-by-rawlemon.html

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6 Apps for Tracking Hurricane Isaac with Your 
Tablet or Smartphone

 
Link:  http://techland.time.com/2012/08/27/6-apps-for-tracking-hurricane-isaac-with-your-tablet-or-smartphone/?iid=sci-article-moreontime


TinyURL:  http://tinyurl.com/93gvdgh

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