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The SolarWindows coatings would be applied to the inside of a glass-insulated window unit, not on the outside in order to protect the solar cells from the elements. To cut down costs, the coatings are developed for seamless integration into existing glass manufacturing processes.
To generate 50 times the power of conventional photovoltaics, the SolarWindows would be applied all sides of the building rather than just the roof.
“Invisible wires” in the glass convert photons into electricity and help provide a visual reference to prevent birds from crashing into the glass.
The company also believes the technology can achieve a commercially viable 25-year warranty, which is the same lifespan shared by conventional solar panels.
Solar windows - sounds like a good solution for buildings in cities that have large glass surfaces. Buildings could become net energy producers...