Unlike the solar cells you're used to seeing, organic photovoltaics are made of compounds that are dissolved in ink and can be printed and molded using simple techniques. The result is a low-weight, flexible, semi-transparent film that turns the energy of the sun into electricity. Hannah Bürckstümmer shows us how they're made -- and how they could change the way we power the world.

A printable, flexible, organic solar cell | Hannah Bürckstümmer

From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist <a href="https://www.sherrelldorsey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sherrell Dorsey</a>, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sherrell_dorsey/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sherrell_dorsey</a> and on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrelldorsey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sherrelldorsey</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram @sherrell_dorsey and on LinkedIn @sherrelldorsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist <a href="https://www.sherrelldorsey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sherrell Dorsey</a>, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sherrell_dorsey/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer">@sherrell_dorsey</a> and on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrelldorsey" rel="noopener noreferrer">@sherrelldorsey</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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