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Burnett noted that low sunlight only increases the use of natural gas: "You can make solar power as cheap as you want. If the sun is not shining, or it is cloudy or rainy, it will require natural gas to ramp up [the plant] quickly when solar power goes enabling solar cells to convert a greater share of the sun's energy to electricity more efficiently and affordably than conventional photovoltaic technologies. The novel technology is being further researched for its potential to achieve a super-efficient For solar energy from the rooftop system on grounds that solar homeowners need to help offset the cost of the grid that keeps them supplied when the sun isn’t shining, and it wanted to eliminate the banking of credits from net metering. A gel developed by chemistry professor Challa Kumar that enhances the ability of solar cells to absorb energy from sunlight and could double the efficiency of existing solar cell panels. Credit: Peter Morenus/UConn Photo A UConn researcher has developed a Solar panels are an increasingly popular option, as the price comes down and the technology becomes more efficient. But choosing them can seem a bit of a black art: after all, how can you possibly predict how much sun you’re going to get during the The solar power market is dominated by solar panels using silicon to capture the sun's light and convert some of the energy into electricity. An alternative to silicon has emerged in recent years. Perovskite is a calcium titanium oxide mineral found in .

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