The NET 'SolarWindow' is Electricity in an Aerosol Can
Amelia Roblin — September 24, 2010 — Eco
References: newenergytechnologiesinc & treehugger
With researchers working to come up with solar-panel fenestration, the NET 'SolarWindow' succeeds by using the method of external application.
With a cutting-edge spray-on system, New Energy Technologies Inc. has devised a way of applying solar cells in an ultra-thin blanket to the outside of skyscraper windows, without compromising full transparent visibility. The NET 'SolarWindow' could save a 40-storey curtain-wall structure $40 to $70 thousand each year in electrical bills.
Photo Credits:
Azonanotechnology
With a cutting-edge spray-on system, New Energy Technologies Inc. has devised a way of applying solar cells in an ultra-thin blanket to the outside of skyscraper windows, without compromising full transparent visibility. The NET 'SolarWindow' could save a 40-storey curtain-wall structure $40 to $70 thousand each year in electrical bills.
Photo Credits:
Azonanotechnology
Trend Themes
1. Spray-on Solar Cells - The advancement of spray-on solar cell technology allows for the external application of solar cells, opening up new possibilities for integrating solar panels into various surfaces.
2. Transparent Solar Fenestration - The development of transparent solar fenestration, such as the NET 'SolarWindow', enables the generation of electricity from windows without compromising visibility, creating opportunities for sustainable building designs.
3. Cost Reduction in Energy Bills - Implementing technologies like the NET 'SolarWindow' can significantly reduce the energy bills of structures, offering potential cost savings for businesses and building owners.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - The spray-on solar fenestration presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the architecture and construction industry to integrate renewable energy sources into building designs.
2. Energy and Sustainability - The development of spray-on solar cells and transparent solar fenestration contributes to the disruptive innovation in the energy and sustainability industry, offering new ways to generate clean energy.
3. Renewable Energy Technology - The NET 'SolarWindow' and similar innovations drive disruptive innovation in the renewable energy technology sector, revolutionizing the way solar panels are applied and potentially increasing their feasibility and adoption.
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