Antifouling Coating for Solar Panels

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Navy-funded researchers discover solution to major efficiency problem with underwater solar panels: 'A consistent self-polishing effect'

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Researchers funded by the U.S. Navy and working at the Technical University of Denmark have found a way to help prevent biofouling on underwater solar panels.

The new coating with a seawater-soluble chemical will dissolve in the water and polish itself.

This means the panels won't need a mechanism to help keep them clean and clear to gather energy from the sun.

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