Solar Plant

A collaborative venture between Mitsubishi Corp., Tokki Corp. and Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has given us an organic thin-film solar cell with a multitude of potential uses.

While only in the prototype stage at press time, the versatile, rugged solar cell module may find its first widespread use as an imitation houseplant that pumps out green energy while beautifying your décor.

Not only are the new solar cells thin and flexible, they're protected by a layer of clear plastic which gives them the ability to stand up to use in busy, high traffic environments like homes and offices.

Source: inventorspot.comAdded: 11 June 2008