What is it?
Transparent solar panels, also known as transparent photovoltaics (TPV), are a type of solar cell technology that allows for the creation of solar panels that are partially or fully transparent. These panels can be integrated into windows, skylights, or other glass surfaces, enabling the generation of clean electricity while maintaining optical transparency.
Why is it important?
Transparent solar panels can help increase the adoption of renewable energy by enabling the integration of solar power generation into a wider range of surfaces and applications. The use of transparent solar panels in buildings can reduce reliance on grid electricity, lower energy costs, and contribute to the development of net-zero energy buildings. By generating clean electricity, transparent solar panels can help reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, vehicles, and other energy-consuming applications, contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.
What industries will it impact?
Architecture and construction, Automotive and transportation, Consumer electronics and wearables, Agriculture and horticulture, Urban infrastructure and smart cities.
Market players
Heliatek GmbH, UbiQD.