Comments for Printed Paper Solar Cells at http://ecogeek.org , comment 1 to 3 out of 3 comments http://ecogeek.org Fri, 24 May 2013 00:31:55 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://ecogeek.org/solar-power/3155-printed-paper-solar-cells#comment-39317 Just because it's printed on paper doesn't mean this is destined to be a disposable item. If they can print it on paper, then they can print it on anything, such as a plastic, metal, wood, etc. There are many potential uses--anywhere that a thin, lightweight and cheap solar panel would be useful. For example, You could put a sturdier backing on it and use it for a temporary window shade inside a parked car (the shade could have a plug that charges your electric car's battery). You could print it out in different colors and use them as the ink for billboards. In fact, you could use this printing technology (assuming it was weatherproof) for any road signs or illuminated signs. You could cover any building material (siding, roof tiles/shingles, doors, etc.) with this stuff for a small additional cost and have your entire roof and walls generating power. This has huge potential. - Grant Tue, 25 May 2010 17:41:20 +0100 http://ecogeek.org/solar-power/3155-printed-paper-solar-cells#comment-39016 Paper isn't a very stong substrate, over a relatively small period of time it will lose its mechanical integrity, i.e. it will become soft and subject to damage. What does this mean? It means that the solar cell will be thrown out and then the toxic surface of the solar cell will be freed to pollute our environment. Our planet doesn't need any more morons producing crap like this. Our planet needs ethical technology. - Mangostein Sat, 08 May 2010 01:56:53 +0100 http://ecogeek.org/solar-power/3155-printed-paper-solar-cells#comment-39002 If don't mind having a piece of paper the size of a pup tent to charge your cellphone.. - Brent Fri, 07 May 2010 07:58:28 +0100