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Transparent solar cells could turn windows into power generators

Researchers believe this could help cities produce clean energy using existing building surfaces without changing their appearance or requiring additional land.

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Scientists at Nanyang Technological University. PIC/NTU SCIENTISTS

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University. PIC/NTU SCIENTISTS

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University have developed ultrathin transparent solar cells that could transform windows, car sunroofs, and smart glasses into power generators. The new perovskite-based cells are around 10,000 times thinner than a strand of human hair. Researchers believe this could help cities produce clean energy using existing building surfaces without changing their appearance or requiring additional land.

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