Don Byrer wrote:
On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:53:08 +0100, Martin Gregorie
wrote:


4) One of the drawings shows "transparent photocells" on top of the cabin.
Transparent photocells are impossible because by definition all photons
will pass straight through.

Nahhh...
They're made of transparent aluminum with a photon filter. Just ask
Scotty for the formula.

Or ask researchers in Australia and Japan:

http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/14/...solar-windows/
Inhabitat » Transparent Solar Windows Set to Energize Homes

http://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/museum/science/12/12.html
Transparent Solar Cell

They are transparent to visible light, not to UV or infrared.

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