Solar Panels Have the Potential to Generate Electricity 24/7
But while the science is sound, its the economics that could prevent this from gaining mainstream traction. David Ginley, Chief Scientist at theNational Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)in an email to Lifewire. Assawaworrarit and his team have devised a new way to capture that energy as it departs the planet. PhotoAlto / Odilon Dimier / Getty Images In contrast, solar panels can typically generate about 150 watts per square meter during the day....