Energy Harvesting the Next Big Thing for the Smart Grid Solar panels capture energy from light and convert it to electricity

Solar panels capture energy from light and convert it to electricity.   This is the most visible form of energy harvesting, but it is hardly the only one.  Energy harvesting captures energy lost as heat, light, sound, vibration, or movement.  Devices that harvest or scavenge energy can...Energy Harvesting the Next Big Thing for the Smart Grid Solar panels capture energy from light and convert it to electricity