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In a fascinating yet understandable development, a number of IT-centric fabrication firms are moving in to solar photovoltaic panels.
As an example, National Semiconductor, known more for pc and automotive technology have recently unveiled their SolarMagic system aimed at maximising the power output from panels to boost yields and speed return on investment.
This interesting development seems logical as IT firms have long looked to (and more often than not succeeded) boost output from smaller more efficient slivers of silicon and have a familiarisation with the raw material unlike any other industry. This can only be a good development for both industries as innovation will undoubtedly follow and flow between both.
One can see it leading to a reduction in energy demands in IT, a critical aim for pc chips to maximise performance and cooling, and also boosting development of low carbon technology output efficiencies. This ability to do more with less will be a win-win for all concerned and mutually beneficial for the green and IT industries…and leaves us wondering if we will be able to overclock our panels in future?!
As an example, National Semiconductor, known more for pc and automotive technology have recently unveiled their SolarMagic system aimed at maximising the power output from panels to boost yields and speed return on investment.
This interesting development seems logical as IT firms have long looked to (and more often than not succeeded) boost output from smaller more efficient slivers of silicon and have a familiarisation with the raw material unlike any other industry. This can only be a good development for both industries as innovation will undoubtedly follow and flow between both.
One can see it leading to a reduction in energy demands in IT, a critical aim for pc chips to maximise performance and cooling, and also boosting development of low carbon technology output efficiencies. This ability to do more with less will be a win-win for all concerned and mutually beneficial for the green and IT industries…and leaves us wondering if we will be able to overclock our panels in future?!
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