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November 08, 2013

New technology can harvest 'lost' energy, create electricity
Durham, N.C. (UPI) Nov 7, 2013
An array of cells using inexpensive materials can capture microwave signals from sources like satellites or WiFi to create electrical power, U.S. engineers say. The power-harvesting technology, with efficiency similar to that of modern solar panels, can capture and utilized otherwise "lost" energy by converting the microwave signal to direct current voltage capable of recharging a cellphone battery or other small electronic device, scientist at Duke University reported Thursday. The key ... read more

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