🍃 The '#Solar Leaf' concept is said to harvest 13% more sun than standard solar cells. In the researchers' concept, stack hydrogel cells and bamboo fibers move water from a tank to a solar cell. The fiber design cools the cell, reducing 75% of the sun's heat and maintaining efficiency. This boosts sun harvest by 13.2% compared to regular cells.

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'Solar Leaf' Concept Said to Harvest 13% More Sun Than Standard Solar Cells

The system uses plant-inspired transpiration to cool itself, preventing heat-induced efficiency losses.

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