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Beyond the Silicon Solar Cell: The Exciting Promise of Solar Technologies
Daniel HautzingerResearchers at places like Northwestern University's Institute for Sustainability and Energy are working on creating liquid fuels using solar technology as well as developing more efficient, inexpensive, flexible solar cells.
The Funding Cliff Facing Illinois's Growing Solar Industry
Daniel HautzingerIllinois's solar industry has rapidly expanded in the past few years, but as governmental funding runs out and the COVID-19 pandemic lowers business, the future is looking uncertain. "Without immediate legislation, our company is going to look very, very different next year,” says the CEO of a solar installation company.