Ubiquitous Energy has developed transparent solar cells to create its ClearView Power windows, a kind of"solar glass" that can turn sunlight into energy without needing the bluish-grey opaque panels those cells are generally associated with. The company, spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2012, hopes to use that tech to turn practically any everyday glass surface into a solar cell.
"What we've done is we've engineered those dyes to selectively absorb infrared light and also convert that light into electricity."That does mean some of the energy is lost."Their basic drawback is their relatively low efficiency," said Anne Grete Hestnes, a professor of architecture at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology who specializes in solar energy."However, it is all a question of price.
I saw this idea being shown off 20 years ago on UK Tv. So the idea is not really new. Hopefully they have made it work
These products should be introduced into African market.
Excellent.
Sounds like hype. Give me a white paper.
But first everyone in The United States would have to buy new windows from government control sources
Great
Capitalism!! Always provides solutions! Socialism n communism always provide probs n misery
I like this company
The days of excess solar power are coming gradually. Hopefully in time. Trump needs to get onboard and keep oil just for defense purposes and strategic ally support. No more. Otherwise his presidential legacy will be terribly tainted.
Cool idea, but how much does it cost? Hope it's affordable. I love clean energy.
ameboOfLife check this out.
And are they disposable? I don't want anything reusable in this economy. Also, it should be necessary that even though the grid isn't required, we have to pay it. And if it's california, the grid will eventually have to burn the entire state.
Love this kind of ideas👍... technological integrated elements in your home with not irruptions into the landscape (Like this massive aeolic propeller towers). Another step for domotic | smart homes !👍
Amid worldwide oil glut.
I'm excited about this but please make it affordable. energytransition
How much are decent windows now? Exactly.
Job well done
This will be great
Your window used this amount of sun light,this is the bill for your window this month .
How about the cost of maintenance fee
I'd love that!
It's about time. So much wasted space in our cities that can be potential energy collectors. What about the sides of buildings and skyscrapers? Light posts, streets etc. More advanced solar paint etc.
THIS is a great idea, it would cut down the worlds pollution by half...... Remove Donald trump from the Oval office and the world of America could be pollution free, give it a try, there is nothing else to lose.
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'It can be applied to windows of skyscrapers; it can be applied to glass in automobiles; it can be applied to the glass on your iPhone,' Amazing
You could generate energy with solar panel inside your house, with your light bulb on. Use common sense.
Lol what house? I live in an apartment and after this will be lucky to be alive