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Solarmer Energy Sees Excellent Potential for Plastic Solar Cells

Solarmer was founded on the principle that there must be a better way to provide energy to consumers for everyday use

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

The field of solar cells has drawn much attention from all corners, from government to financiers, and for good reason: The ability to generate power from solar energy could ultimately reduce dependence on petroleum and offer a much less expensive source of energy. There are numerous companies developing technologies for solar cells. On one hand, there are the silicon-based technologies, which provide higher efficiencies but at far much greater cost. On the other hand, flexible solar cells ar...

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