Solar panels use hydrogel to stay cool (IMAGE)

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Solar panels use hydrogel to stay cool

Caption

This photograph shows the solar photovoltaic panels, which use a water-absorbing hydrogel underneath to help stay cool and increase their efficiency.

Credit

Renyuan Li

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