A clear path to solar power

The video explores the innovative work of Richard Lunt and his team at Michigan State University in developing transparent solar panels. These panels aim to transform traditional opaque solar cells into clear, versatile devices that can be integrated into various surfaces like windows. The team faces challenges in making these panels efficient and transparent, focusing on harvesting non-visible light. They employ unique layering techniques using stencils to achieve uniform transparency. The technology promises to be cost-effective and could revolutionize urban landscapes by turning buildings into solar power generators, with potential deployment in the next 20 years.

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