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"If we would cover the entire surface of Portugal with solar panels , this would generate enough energy to power the entire world. But of course, no Portuguese would ever allow this. But what about using their windows?" Jacopo Sala (imec - KU Leuven - Engeryville) talks about new generation of solar panels.
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