The web UCLA Newsroom The American University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) announced at the end of last July that a group of scientists and researchers from this educational institution have developed a transparent polymer that turns any glass surface into a solar panel.
The device can be used on house windows, panoramic car roofs, or even on the screen of mobile phones. It consists of two thin polymer photovoltaic cells that collect sunlight and transform it into energy.
Because it has two cells, it is more efficient than previous prototypes, as it can capture up to 80% of the infrared light passing through the film, compared to 40% for a single cell. It also captures some of the visible light, thanks in part to an infrared-sensitive polymer.
The researchers say they already have a working prototype, but no announcement has yet been made as to when the new technology could be introduced into practice. Other universities, such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), are also currently working on similar projects.
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