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From: kay.so.or, [DNS_Address]
Subject: a fully transparent solar cell could make windows/power source
URL: http://wellwisherparadise.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-fully-transparent-solar-cell-that.html
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Researchers at Michigan State University have created a fully transparent solar concentrator, which could turn any window or sheet of glass (like your smartphone’s screen) into a photovoltaic solar cell. Unlike other “transparent” solar cells that we’ve reported on in the past, this one really is transparent, as you can see in the photos throughout this story. According to Richard Lunt, who led the research, the team are confident that the transparent solar panels can be efficiently deployed in a wide range of settings, from “tall buildings with lots of windows or any kind of mobile device that demands high aesthetic quality like a phone or e-reader.” rest of article at the link....... |
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From: Raymond, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: a fully transparent solar cell could make windows/power source
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Fantastic ! I have wondered when they would come out with these. I think it is a great idea. Solar panels are good, but they will be more acceptable when they can be integrated into the homes' design instead of being a potential eyesore on the roof of your home. I would like to see solar technology integrated into roof shingles, windows. siding, even gutters. A lot of sunlight hits those areas everyday. And every kw of electricity we generate for ourselves frees us from the bondage of the electrical grid and dependence on Middle Eastern Oil. I don't like government interference , but I wish there was a national housing standard the same way they exist for cars. And legislation that all homes built after x date must be super insulated. Super insulated homes use 1/3 of the energy to heat and cool than a regular home, especially if they use energy star rated appliances. There is a lot we could do to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear energy if our politicians had the political will and the public was not so resistant to change. |
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From: grzbear/AZ, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: a fully transparent solar cell could make windows/power source
| whether this is practical or not will probably depend a lot on geographic location, sunny days per year, and whether it is more cost effective to use shade trees or not to fight off huge summertime cooling costs. |
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From: Raymond, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: a fully transparent solar cell could make windows/power source
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True but if it is cheap enough you could use it anywhere. If you have a window, you have sunshine. There is no single substitute for fossil fuels and nuclear energy. But if you had solarized windows, solarized roofing shingles, a super insulated home and perhaps a wind turbine.......you would be in good shape. It's not just producing energy, it's being off the grid and free from 'the man' and the energy grid. |
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From: grzbear/AZ, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: a fully transparent solar cell could make windows/power source
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>>"It's not just producing energy, it's being off the grid and free from 'the man' and the energy grid."<< true, however off the grid homes are very rare... building codes in any rural/city area require people who install solar to be *on the grid* - with shut off switches installed that shut off your power same as everyone else when a power failure occurs. it is a *safety* issue for the linemen trying to restore power... or so they say. truth is... the power companies will steal power from you if you make more than you use... and profit from it while paying you nickels on the dollar. grz- |
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