http://ecotechdaily.disqus.com/Green technology, gadgets & newsenWed, 21 May 2008 12:30:22 -0000http://ecotechdaily.com/2008/05/19/hairy-solar-cells-could-mean-higher-efficiency/#comment-1171899Better solar cells are the way to the future. My problem is I can't find the website that described a new depleted Uranium battery being developed by the American military to store the solar power for nighttime use. <br>I want to light my next 'eco-friendly, geothermal, solar heated, solar powered, super insulated, designed for lowest running costs, survival oriented home complete with garden, greenhouse, low water consumption, et al' using solar but need a way to save daytime solar peak power and intermittent wind power practically. <br>America is on the edge of convulsive social change that will take us off our dependence on oil and lead to a more satisfying way of life. We only need a few more breakthroughs like the transistor, for example; high efficiency solar cells, high capacity rechargeable batteries, and plausible hybrid electric commuter cars, and we will be there!Uncle BWed, 21 May 2008 12:30:22 -0000http://ecotechdaily.com/2008/05/19/hairy-solar-cells-could-mean-higher-efficiency/#comment-1171898What about hairy black surfaces that will make for better heat absorption as well as no or little emitted heat radiation. I heard something about a nearly perfect "black" substance made out of carbon nanotubes. Light goes in and gets absorbed. It's like shining light down a bunch of pipes.LightMon, 19 May 2008 22:26:29 -0000