In a world where solar power is becoming increasingly relevant and new solar panels are being manufactured in all sorts of configurations, a study co-authored by Dunbar Birnie investigates how the thickness of a special panel coating helps them catch sunlight – and discovers a perfect medium of thickness within which, no matter what type of panel, they all work best. This finding introduces potential for greater standardization in the solar industry, which could elevate its influence even further in industries around the globe.