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Originally Posted by M II A II R II K
'Major discovery' from MIT primed to unleash solar revolution
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/oxygen-0731.html
Scientists mimic essence of plants' energy storage system
In a revolutionary leap that could transform solar power from a marginal, boutique alternative into a mainstream energy source, MIT researchers have overcome a major barrier to large-scale solar power: storing energy for use when the sun doesn't shine.
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While cool, I don't know how this relates to solar power, really. Sure, it would work well with solar power as a method to store energy, but what is REALLY needed before solar power takes off is more efficient solar panels. It's expensive to get enough power for daytime needs, never mind to store up power for nighttime needs.