Solar Power, the Natural Way

Solar Power, the Natural Way - Imitates Leaf

"Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a concept for an ?artificial leaf? that generates solar energy, based on the same principles that occur in nature when plants draw energy from the sun....the researchers hope to replicate the self-regenerating mechanisms in plants.

"That leads to the possibility of low-cost installation and maintenance methods, as the solar gel could be ?grown? on roofs and other surfaces..."

Read the article at Cleantechnica.com

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