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PostAugust 15, 2019

A hotter planet will make solar power less efficient

While many variables can affect the functionality of solar panels, one that is less frequently considered is that hotter temperatures can cause photovoltaic cell output to decline. In this article, Emerging Technology from the arXiv explores how rising temperatures may impact future solar power production.

Read the full article at: https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614140/a-hotter-planet-will-make-sol…

by MIT Technology Review
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