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Army Gets Energy-Converting Sheets

Army Gets Energy-Converting Sheets

By Guy Brighton on May 5, 2005

Konarka Technologies will
supply the US Army with flexible plastic sheeting that converts light
into energy — technology that could someday find its way into the
casing of laptops or even clothing to power portable devices. 

Troops could recharge devices by connecting them with
energy-converting plastic sheets that would thus replace disposable
batteries. The sheeting also could be woven into sunlight-soaking
tents, reducing the need for diesel fuel for noisy, polluting
generators.

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