This looks like a brillant invention, with all the weather changes, flooding and talk of global warming things like this could be the change we all need.

The full story is here but below are some extracts to give you an idea.

Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have developed an inexpensive solar cell that can be painted or printed on flexible plastic sheets.

“Using this unique combination in an organic solar cell recipe can enhance the efficiency of future painted-on solar cells,” said Mitra. “Someday, I hope to see this process become an inexpensive energy alternative for households around the world.”