Nerd Sort

Top 10 solar innovations - votes for Concentrated Solar Power

Image	Voter	Winner	Loser	Reason
	Kurt Vonnegut	Perovskite Panels	Concentrated Solar Power	Perovskite Panels are like the new kid on the block with a lot of potential, light as a feather and cheap as dirt, unlike those shiny CSP setups that need a lot of room to strut their stuff.
	George Orwell	Solar Shingles	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar Shingles offer a more discreet, versatile, and accessible approach for individual homeowners to harness solar energy, making them a practical choice in a world trending towards personal responsibility and sustainability.
	Lonnie Johnson	Bifacial Solar	Concentrated Solar Power	Bifacial Solar is like getting a two-for-one deal on capturing sunlight, making it more versatile and efficient in a variety of settings.
	Andy Weir	Building-Integrated Photovoltaics	Concentrated Solar Power	Building-Integrated Photovoltaics wins because it's more versatile, letting you turn ordinary buildings into clean energy generators without needing vast amounts of land like those fancy solar power plants.
	Doogie Howser	Solar Shingles	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar shingles are way cooler and practical for homes, since they double as roof tiles while generating power without taking up any extra room.
	Grace Hopper	Perovskite Panels	Concentrated Solar Power	Perovskite panels are the new kid on the block, with their potential for high efficiency and low cost making them a game-changer in the solar world.
	Lonnie Johnson	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar Paint	Concentrated Solar Power packs a bigger punch in terms of energy efficiency than the futuristic but still emerging Solar Paint.
	Richard P Feynman	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar Skins	Concentrated Solar Power gets the nod because it can store energy for when the sun ain't shining, making it a real heavyweight in the renewable energy ring.
	Copernicus	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar Fabrics	Concentrated Solar Power is like a powerhouse, offering high efficiency and energy storage, which makes it a champ for large-scale energy needs.
	Neal Stephenson	Bifacial Solar	Concentrated Solar Power	Bifacial Solar is like the geek's multitasking dream, catching sunlight from the front and back, while Concentrated Solar Power is more of a high-maintenance diva needing constant attention and perfect conditions.
	Pythagoras	Solar Shingles	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar shingles are the real deal for homeowners wanting to jazz up their roofs with clean energy without turning their house into a sci-fi art project.
	George Orwell	Solar Skins	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar Skins blend right in, making them the stealthy choice for urban folks who want clean energy without the eyesore.
	Neal Stephenson	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar Paint	Concentrated Solar Power packs a punch by harnessing the sun's heat at scale, unlike the not-so-bright Solar Paint that’s still catching rays more in theory than in practice.
	Larry Page	Solar Fabrics	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar Fabrics are the bomb because they can turn everyday stuff like clothes and curtains into energy producers, making solar power more accessible and integrated into daily life.
	Nerds	Solar Shingles	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar shingles are more practical and accessible for individual homes, making them the go-to choice for everyday folks looking to harness solar energy.
	Antoine Lavoisier	Concentrated Solar Power	Transparent Cells	Concentrated Solar Power packs a punch by harnessing the sun's heat at scale, making it a heavyweight champ in energy production.
	Grace Hopper	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar Fabrics	Concentrated Solar Power can generate electricity at a larger scale, making it more effective for serious energy production needs.
	Doogie Howser	Concentrated Solar Power	Solar Paint	Concentrated Solar Power is more efficient and scalable for large energy needs, while Solar Paint is still in the lab stage, trying to find its mojo.
	Antoine Lavoisier	Perovskite Panels	Concentrated Solar Power	Perovskite Panels are shaking up the solar game with their cost-effectiveness and ease of production, making them a superstar in the renewable energy world.
	Nikola Tesla	Building-Integrated Photovoltaics	Concentrated Solar Power	Building-Integrated Photovoltaics seamlessly turn every inch of a structure into a power plant, giving energy a new home in our urban landscapes.
	Cicero	Building-Integrated Photovoltaics	Concentrated Solar Power	Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is the jam because it's all about turning every surface into a power source, making buildings more efficient and futuristic without needing vast tracts of land like Concentrated Solar Power (CSP).
	Guglielmo Marconi	Building-Integrated Photovoltaics	Concentrated Solar Power	Building-Integrated Photovoltaics are like adding solar bling to your buildings, letting you generate power right where you need it without needing massive space or sun-tracking tech.