Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains

From	jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com
Newsgroups	sci.physics
Subject	Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains
Date	2016-04-02 06:10 +0000
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Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> wrote:

>> This phenomenon inspired researchers working with Qunwei Tang to use
>> graphene electrodes to obtain power from the impact of raindrops.

Are you fucking kidding?

As the average size and terminal velocity of rain are well known, how about
you enlighten us with just how much energy is available in 1 inch of rain
over a 1 meter square area?

For simplicity, assume a 30 degree tilt for the panels.

Breathlessly awaiting your analysis.

-- 
Jim Pennino

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Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> - 2016-04-01 22:39 -0500
  Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains benj <none@gmail.com> - 2016-04-01 23:47 -0400
  Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-04-02 06:10 +0000
    Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-04-02 17:29 +0000
      Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-04-03 21:12 +0000

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