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Colored solar panels that mimic tiles roof hit 95% efficiency compared to regular solar tiles
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Energy at certain wavelengths hits the solar cell and migrates electrons in a flat plane. Thin wires grab those electrons to make current. Heat actually reduces the efficiency.