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Old 02-27-2009, 12:05 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by ken0042 View Post
Solar is in the 5% efficiency range now, so a 30% increase would bring it from 5% to 6.5% efficient.
The best solar panels are about 15-18% efficent right now. A 30% increase would take them to roughly 25%. Solar Technolgy is actually getting better in that regard.

See: http://www.wsetech.com/solarpanels.php
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