Scientists from Princeton have developed a self - contained smart window , utilising a transparent solar cell that is powered by UV light , according to an article published in the journal solar Energy . The team created a solar cell composed of synthetic hexabenzocoronene fibers which were manipulated to absorb a particular range of wavelengths , and the entire system is housed in a transparent enclosure . The researchers are also seeking to create smart laminates that can be installed on existing windows , affording variable amounts of shade in the home compared to adjustments made via a mobile app .
Scientists from Princeton have developed a self-tinting smart window, utilising a transparent solar cell that is powered by UV light, according to an article published in the journal Nature Energy. The team created a solar cell composed of contorted hexabenzocoronene derivatives which were manipulated to absorb a particular span of wavelengths, and the entire system is housed in a transparent film. The researchers are also seeking to create smart laminates that can be installed on existing windows, affording variable amounts of shade in the home according to adjustments made via a mobile app.