Scientists make anti-solar panel that generates power in the dark

Researchers at the University of California have made an "anti-solar panel" which works in the reverse way a normal solar panel does -- it generates power in the dark, versus a normal solar panel generating power from the sun.

– In order to produce electrical power after the sun has set, we consider an alternative photovoltaic concept that uses the earth as a heat source and the night sky as a heat sink – the researchers explain.

The current "anti-solar panel" isn't that useful as it can only capture around 25% of the energy that a traditional solar panel can.

Still, it's a great move towards capturing energy 24/7, TweakTown writes.

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