Solar panels that protect themselves in high temperatures

Friday, July 3, 2015 - 07:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Smart materials are revolutionizing solar thermal collectors. A team of researchers from EPFL has developed a coating that is capable of absorbing heat as well as repelling it. Invisible to the naked eye, this process particularly prevents the over-production of energy and overheating of facilities.

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