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Engineered wood converts sunlight into heat, supplies solar power even in darkness

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/wood-converts-sunlight-into-heat

#science #engineering #greenenergy #solarpower

Solar power without sunlight: Engineered wood can store energy for use

Solar panels are outdated. This wood-enabled solar system captures over 90 percent of sunlight and produces electricity on demand.

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@bielsubob Interesting exercise, even though they don't mention the energy produced. I imagine the devices are in the mW down to ΞΌW scale, feasible for energy harvesting and very low power utilities.
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