Greenhouses and solar panels both need to be placed in areas with a lot of sunlight – so why not combine the two? Semi-transparent solar cells could potentially be built into the glass roof panels of ...

Researchers from Spain found that semi-transparent PV systems are commercially viable only up to about 50% transparency, as higher transparency sharply reduces efficiency and increases system costs.

Semi-transparent solar cell based on silicon-germanium quantum wells German scientists have developed a solar cell with multiple quantum wells to enable higher levels of photocurrent. The ...

Windows capable of harvesting energy from the sun have been on the horizon for a number of years, but they're yet to help cut down a building's energy costs. A new development from Australian ...

CHANGSHA, China, Sept. 30 (UPI) --A Chinese tourist location has opened semi-transparent glass bathrooms for guests not overly concerned with their privacy. Photos shared by CCTV News show the ...

In an agrivoltaic study, UCLA engineers put a semi-transparent solar roof on a greenhouse, and some unexpected things happened with both the roof and the plants. The researchers at UCLA Samueli School ...

Semi-transparent perovskite solar cells have been created that demonstrate high-power conversion efficiency and transmit visible light while blocking infrared light, making them great candidates for ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Sharp has unveiled a semi-transparent solar panel that is able to harness energy from the sun while ...

Q: Dear Ed: We want to install glass under-mount sinks for our new bathroom. While searching for information, the term “opaque glass” keeps popping up. What is opaque glass and why would you choose it ...