New tiny gold mirror could make solar panels lighter, cheaper, and stronger
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Researchers developed a tiny gold mirror that dramatically improves ultrathin solar cells by trapping more light and reducing energy losses through a simple stamping technique. This breakthrough makes solar panels 1.5% more efficient while enabling lightweight, flexible designs suitable for vehicles and portable devices at lower production costs.
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