Humans have always faced an energy paradox. On the other hand, releasing and transferring energy is a rather difficult task. For our ancestors, lighting a fire was a challenging endeavor. Later, steam engines helped convert heat into motion and electricity. In a sense, the efficiency of energy generation is the main indicator of technological development of any civilization. Renewable energy is the next big leap for mankind in this field. decentralization of production What Jeremy Rifkin predicted years ago.
Solar glass: clean and transparent energy
Stop for a moment and imagine a world where every object is connected to the internet, a world where almost every surface can be connected to the internet. produce electricitySuch a future is fully possible thanks to innovative technologies such as: photovoltaic glass,this is power generation What is the Internet of Things? Each person energy prosumeri.e. both produce and consume electricityThe first steps in this area are already being made in the form of building-integrated photovoltaics, mainly built into windows and skylights. But many other options are emerging. These include mobile phones with solar-powered screens and street furniture (benches, canopies) that can refill batteries and power information screens. In fact, perhaps one of the most radical proposals is a solar road.
solar glass technology will use photovoltaic coating can provide some degree Transparency and it changes the sun power to electricityOne of the most advanced start-ups in this space is New Energy Technologies (USA), invisible photovoltaic liquid can spread anywhere transparent surface. this is, Ultraviolet and infrared filtering Invisible to the human eye using a Transmissive Luminous Solar Concentrator (TLSC). The technology could pay for him within a year, according to independent research. However, industrial production will not start until 2017 at the earliest.
“Solar-powered glass is very likely to be a game-changer in energy generation.”
Manufacture of energy-generating solar glass windows
Nevertheless, as we speak, there is a major Spanish company developing this kind of technology.Onyx Solar, born in 2009, is based in the Avila region, in the heart of Spain. I’m putting This does not prevent the company from becoming a global player, and indeed the first of its kind.Onyx Solar now has a branch office in New York and has over 70 projects in 25 countries. and has received 30 prestigious awards worldwide. They were the world’s first walkable solar pavements, installed at George Washington University, Virginia.
Focusing on custom-made solutions for each project, Onyx Solar currently produces high-clarity glass in a variety of colors and sizes.these are solar glass panel Filters both UV (up to 99%) and IR (up to 95%) radiation to protect against potentially harmful radiation. power generation and insulationA focus on ROI is another advantage of this technology.
Besides photovoltaic paving, the company offers other building solutions such as: photovoltaic curtain wall, skylights, canopies, parking lots, urban furniture. The latter is his one of the most impressive. In the not-too-distant future, you’ll be able to sit on a bench and rest while your phone’s battery recharges via a USB port.
Onyx Solar’s expertise and technology have been integrated into The Autonomous Office project, a European-funded initiative aimed at developing energy autonomous office buildings. In a similar vein, the Spanish company also participated in his R2Cities European project. The goal of this project is to achieve net zero cities through solutions such as: photovoltaic glass.
together photovoltaic graphene paint, photovoltaic glass It could very well prove to be a game-changer in energy generation. Future cars and the glass you’re using to read this article could soon include solar-powered glass. there is.
Source: Extreme Tech, Yuba Solar, Zataka.
