New PV Technology Redefines Solar Energy

 

New Solar Energy Technology!

 

Article: Greener Ideal

Published: July 24, 2012

Article Written by: Jerico Espinas

 

Summary:

 

The new solar cell technology can be used on houses, could
this lead to to our houses on being our own power generators?

       Recently in 2012, reasearchers from the California NanoSystems Institute of UCLA have invented the future technology for solar energy. They have developed a transparent photovoltaic cell, which will be going to allow windows and other glass materials to produce its own energy. Image this cell as a thin film, you can put this on your smartphone or tablet and it will actually charge itself. This is extremely effective when going on hikes or being outdoors with friends and family. You do not need to worry about charging your phone. Also this "thin film" is able to block 30% of visible sunlight! From the photovoltaic cell, this will be most beneficial to offices and condos. All of those offices that are made up of glass windows will now be able to generate its own power of the whole building. In addition, think of all those massive cities that are filled with sky scrapers that are made out of glass, this thin film will be layered onto to the windows generatings its own power.

 

Opinion:

 

      This new solar energy technology will greatly impact our lives. First off, if they play this game smart, this photovoltaic cell could be a billionare business. If they sell it at the right price I wont be surprised if in a couple of years my whole neighbourhood will be using this technology. Also, be expecting lots more buildings to be made out of glass (mainly offices). This will also affect architecture for buildings and homes because now more and more people will want a new style for houses covered with a lot of glass and at the same time look aesthetically pleasing.