Malaysian scientists at Universiti Teknologi Petronas are developing thin-film photovoltaic devices that can be used to create electricity-generating windows.
Imagine the windows in your home harvesting the sun's energy to power your entire household's electrical needs. It may sound like something out of a movie, but it is closer to reality than you'd think.
We're quite familiar with solar cells that heat our water and generate electricity in homes and other buildings. But a team of Malaysian scientists is now taking solar technology a step further – by adding power generating capability to building features such as windows, blinds, sun roofs and canopies.
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