Transparent solar panels may be a window into the future
'Transparent Solar Panel' "Researchers at Michigan State University have created a solar panel that resembles typical glass, which can be placed on top of a window to collect solar energy, while still providing an unobstructed view. Called a transparent luminescent solar concentrator, the panel uses organic molecules made to absorb invisible wavelengths of light, such as ultraviolet and near infrared light." by KEVIN OHANNESSIAN techtimes.com
South Australia reaps 83% of electricity in one day from 'wild' wind
South Australia in Australia recently had a “wild” windy weekend. Wind turbines generated a huge amount of energy, providing over two-thirds of electricity needs over the weekend. On Monday, 83 percent of South Australia’s electricity came from wind.
Strawbale City - Transparent plastic solar cells can now be fitted into windows... It means that OFFICE BLOCKS and local government eye-sore TOWER BLOCKS can now generate huge amounts of electricity... Solar company Konarka has signed a deal with window maker Arch to put its transparent solar cells between planes of glass for power-generating windows.... You can use the self-adhesive solar cells in your own re-purposed glazed window and door constructions... Under its Arch Active Solar Glass development, the company has built prototypes of windows with the solar cells between two panes of glass. The photovoltaic cells can be tinted different colours... So you get light, insulation, colour AND electricity! | Facebook
Transparent Solar Panels for windows ~ Way Cool Idea!
Solar Power All Day and Night
The 19.9-megawatt Gemasolar CSP power tower plant in Seville, Spain has just set a milestone for solar power plants, it offers 24 hours of uninterrupted operation. This is a first, according to Torresol Energy (a joint venture between Masdar and Sener). The system is capable of 15 hours of electricity production without solar radiation by storing the thermal energy in molten salt.
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