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Published online 6 February 2003 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news030203-5

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Sandwich could cut solar-panel costs

Silicon replacement raises hopes of affordable solar power.

Solar panels could fuel our homes - if only they were cheaper. A new way of harnessing sunlight could see solar power rival the cost of electricity from oil, gas or nuclear power stations.

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