Researchers at the Israeli Technion Institute of Technology have developed a way to produce electricity using helium balloons coated with solar cells. The techonlogy effeciently harnesses solar power by sending absorbtion panels further into the sky. A cable running from each balloon will send converted electricity to the ground while also sending helium into the balloon to keep at afloat.

According to the researchers, a home would require two balloons to supply ample power. The current cost is $700 for each cubic meter of cellular cell; but that price is expected to plummet should the balloons enter mass production.

Researchers harness energy from helium balloons

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