Carbon nanotubes could make photovoltaic cells more efficient (power, antenna, light)

[Brian.Pearson]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Using carbon nanotubes (hollow tubes of carbon atoms), MIT chemical engineers have found a way to concentrate solar energy 100 times more than a regular photovoltaic cell. Such nanotubes could form antennas that capture and focus light energy, potentially allowing much smaller and more powerful solar arrays.

[KarlKeeting]

Waiting to see if they use those tubes to build that bloody elevator to the moon they got talking about a little while ago. Thought the idea was a little far fetched untill I read up on carbon nanotubes.