Right now, the solar energy industry is touting a breakthrough that promises to revolutionize clean power generation, but beneath the glossy headlines about efficiency gains and waste reduction lies a secret. Researchers at Oregon State University have published findings in the journal Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells showing that CIGS solar devices - composed of copper, indium, gallium, and selenium - can now be manufactured using inkjet technology, drastically decreasing waste and significantly improving efficiency.
But while the industry celebrates this innovation, the uncomfortable reality is that solar panels, including these new CIGS devices, are producing tons heavy metals and toxic waste that threatens human health and the environment....<<<Read More>>>...
