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New ultra-thin solar panels use crystals to gain 1,000x efficiency

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Scientists in Germany have developed plans for ultra-thin solar panels that are up to 1,000 times more efficient than conventional silicon models.

The key is a new crystal-layering technique that could drastically change how we harvest energy from sunlight.

Unlike traditional solar cells, this new material can produce electricity directly from light, thanks to its internal charge-separating properties.

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