Solar Energy Has a Dust Problem. This Could Solve It.

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This new solar panel could solve both water and energy woes in one fell swoop.

Innovation Reporter

Published Mar. 14 2022 11:13AM EDT

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The numbers don’t lie: Solar power is on the rise. According to a 2021 report by the International Energy Agency, power generated from renewable solar power systems grew worldwide by 23 percent from 2019 to 2020.

Miriam Fauzia

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Solar Energy Has a Dust Problem. This Could Solve It.

This new solar panel could solve both water and energy woes in one fell swoop.

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