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1. U.S. scientists claim world record in solar cell efficiency

   (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

   Friday, 15 August 2008

   ... less than 20% of sunlight into electricity, but high-end solar cells made by Boeing-Spectrolab and used by the DoE and NASA have been approaching 40%. A new material now allowed the NREL to increase the ...

2. 40% efficient solar cell developed

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Wednesday, 06 December 2006

   The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a new solar cell that can convert more than 40% of sunlight into electricity. The cell, made by Boeing-Spectrolab, uses mirrors and prisms to boost the sunlight ...