Solar see-through Window panels - 50 times more efficient than current roof panel technology.

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A new break-through in solar has been developed that is not only transparent, but a massive upgrade in efficiency. It also comes with the benefits of not needing roof space and changes the game for the future possibilities such as turning glass skyscrapers into power generating towers.

Customers won't need to change or replace their current windows, and it will work on regular glass or plastic. A liquid coating will be applied to the window a few times with a pressure and drying process to coat it enough to create the transparent power generating film. The key will be to create an “Active Layer” that will take in sunlight and get the transparent conductors working to create the electricity power generation.

Just think of all the possibility this could bring in so many things we use like automobiles for example. Every glass surface could be generating power even when a vehicle isn't on. Perhaps Telsa has an angle on this already, and it may be another reason for the all glass roofs that could be turned into power generators.

To get into the fine details about this new advancement developed by the aptly named SolarWindow Technologies , see the company's website: http://solarwindow.com/

This type of technology is truly fascinating, and I see it really changing the way we live.