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Scientists generate solar power 10 metres beneath the sea
Scientists have produced solar power from panels placed 10 metres underwater, according to a report by Euronews. The experiment suggests solar panels can work effectively below the sea surface, where water cools the equipment and space is abundant. If scalable, underwater solar could open new sites for renewable energy generation, though costs, maintenance and efficiency underwater remain open questions for the industry.
Why now: Underwater solar is a novel twist on renewable energy that could ease land and sea-surface space constraints, drawing wide curiosity.
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- Scientists generate solar power 10 metres beneath the sea · Euronews.com
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