Solar cells built into windows could change power sources forever

Energy & Sustainability Science
Solar cells built into windows could change power sources forever
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The Queensland University of Technology in Australia in conjunction with Dyesol has developed an innovative solar cell technology that uses dye-infused, translucent solar cells and can be integrated into windows and uses a technology called “artificial photosynthesis” where a dye similar to chlorophyll absorbs light and generates electricity. Imagine these windows installed onto every skyscraper in the world, they might generate enough power to fuel the whole city below.

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