Solar panels can produce “free” energy for a very long time. However, there’s one problem: The panels collect dust, and that reduces their efficiency. Scientists have now developed a “shaky plastic” that oscillates when exposed to sunlight. This plastic film can be used as a coating on photovoltaic panels in dusty locations. The scientists used light-sensitive molecules that bend and stretch under the influence of light. So the new material needs nothing more than natural daylight to get it moving.
Shaky plastic may give solar power a boost
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