Mmastodon ScienceScience first seen 2 d ago, last 2 d ago, peak #1
Crack-healing coating makes solar glass seven times stronger
Original: Crack-healing coating boosts solar glass strength 7x, slashes panel weight by 30% https:// interestingengineering.com/en
Researchers have developed a self-healing coating for solar panel glass that repairs cracks on its own, reportedly increasing glass strength sevenfold while cutting panel weight by 30%. The advance could make solar installations lighter, more durable and cheaper to mount, and it is drawing attention from clean energy and engineering communities online.
Why now: A materials breakthrough that improves solar panel durability and weight has obvious implications for the fast-growing solar industry.
solar panelsphotovoltaic glasssolar energy industry
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 2 d ago to 2 d ago.
Evidence
- Crack-healing coating boosts solar glass strength 7x, slashes panel weight by 30% https:// interestingengineering.com/ene rgy/crack-healing-coating-boosts-solar-glass # science # engineering # solarpower · bielsubob@infosec.exchange · 4
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/3066994