Israel-made solar energy cells produce power while keeping land farmable

Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers develop selective solar energy cells that produce green electricity while allowing agricultural cultivation of the ground below.

The transparent red square is a newly created solar cell that lets light access plants while storing excess any energy for use as electricity.

The transparent red square is a newly created solar cell that lets light access plants while storing excess any energy for use as electricity.

(photo credit: Prof. Lioz Etgar)

ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

DECEMBER 19, 2022 15:11

Updated: DECEMBER 19, 2022 19:10

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