Transparent Solar Panels Hit Record Efficiency

In a step closer to skyscrapers that serve as power sources a team led by university of michigan researchers has set a new efficiency record for color neutral transparent solar cells.

Transparent solar panels hit record efficiency.

The team achieved 8 1 efficiency and 43 3 transparency with an organic or carbon based design. Both versions can be manufactured at large scale using materials that are less toxic than other transparent solar cells. Transparent solar panels for windows hit record 8 efficiency. Previous transparent solar cells have light utilization efficiencies of roughly 2 3 but the indium tin oxide cell is rated at 3 5 and the silver version has a light utilization efficiency of 5.

In a step closer to skyscrapers that serve as power sources a team led by university of michigan researchers has set a new efficiency record for color neutral transparent solar cells.