[MHml] Improving Solar power

[Gary Pearce]

On Thursday 29 March 2007 18:01, graeme at kizio.com wrote:
> I've heard figures of 2 - 5% efficiency, which is far
> lower than conventional panels. But they've got the
> consistency (and weight) of photographic film, so you
> might get more watts per kilogram overall.

My back of an envelope says at  2-5% efficiency then even a multihull will not 
be big enough to provide your power needs. Granted weight is important but 
sufficient power seems more important on a boat.

Of course its early days for all this technology so it can only improve from 
here. 

Gary