A Hot New Solar Cell

Scientists from the Univ. of Warwick Dept. of Chemistry and scientists with Molecular Solar have demonstrated a solar cell with an open circuit voltage over 7 volts.  The standard lithium ion battery runs at about 4.2 volts.  This is a big boost for using solar technology for portable electronics such as e-book readers.  These devices could be recharged in low light levels and partial shading.