UK scientists develop spray-on solar energy cells

Zachary Davies Boren independent.co.uk Perovskite solar cells, considered one of the major scientific breakthroughs of recent years, could be made available in a spray can after the product was developed by scientists at the University of Sheffield. This means that solar cells could be applied to almost anything; an electric car could generate energy from its coat of perovskite solar paint. The term perovskite refers to a particular mineral crystal structure; a cross between an organic compound and metal. These solar cells, their generation capability first demonstrated in 2012, are both cheaper and better for the environment than the silicon based alternative that dominates the industry. to read more: independent.co.uk