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Solar-Marine Power Generators

These Marine Solar Cells by Phil Pauley are Revolutionary

— October 28, 2011 — Eco
An entirely new marine design by Industrial Designer Phil Pauley, the Marine Solar Cells (MSC) are the world's answer to large-scale renewable energy sources. Using a combination of solar panels and wave power generation, this off-shore photovoltaic power generator can produce clean, sustainable power for all.

The MSC units can be positioned off shore at any location and will capture energy through the natural buoyancy of the waves, as well as through highly efficient photovoltaic cells. In addition, being positioned on the ocean increases the cell's efficiency by 20% as the sea will reflect the sun light onto the side surfaces of the dome shape power generators.

This battery of MSC modules could include hundreds of units, all generating power at a consistent, sustained rate which could even lead to a new worldwide solar-marine industry creating thousands of new jobs globally.

The MSC units would require minimal maintenance and generate high energy yields, which, when combined with lowered construction costs, would create a hugely lucrative financial investment.

Not only do the Marine Solar Cells make financial and environmental sense, they also help protect local biodiversity by creating artificial marine habitats.
Trend Themes
1. Marine Solar Cells - The use of marine solar cells combines solar panels and wave power generation to produce large-scale renewable energy sources in off-shore locations.
2. Worldwide Solar-marine Industry - The development of marine solar cells could lead to the creation of a new industry that combines solar power and marine technology, generating thousands of new jobs globally.
3. Financially Lucrative Investment - The combination of high energy yields, lowered construction costs, and minimal maintenance requirements make marine solar cells a highly profitable investment.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The marine solar cell technology offers a new opportunity for the renewable energy industry, providing large-scale solar power generation in offshore locations.
2. Marine Technology - The development of marine solar cells creates opportunities for the marine technology industry to design and produce innovative and environmentally friendly power generators.
3. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from the development of large-scale marine solar cells, contributing to the building and installation of photovoltaic power generators in off-shore locations.
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