EVs, buildings and beyond: New transparent solar windows can generate power 24/7
AI Article Summary
Researchers in South Korea have developed a transparent solar window technology capable of generating electricity continuously using sunlight during the day and indoor lighting at night. This innovative technology, which maintains high transparency and does not distort light, can significantly enhance energy-efficient building design by addressing the limitations of existing transparent photovoltaics. The new system combines a distributed Bragg reflector with bifacial silicon solar cells, capturing both sunlight and indoor light for 24/7 power generation. The development could serve various sectors, including zero-energy buildings and electric vehicles.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
For Canadian builders, this means that advancements in solar window technology could lead to a reduction in overall building operational costs and enhance sustainability efforts. This project shows how integrating such innovative solutions can contribute to achieving zero-energy buildings, potentially easing permit approval processes by meeting or exceeding energy efficiency standards. Moreover, being applicable to electric vehicles, it could offer new opportunities for collaborations across sectors.
