Windows are some of the biggest energy liabilities in modern buildings, yet they are also non‑negotiable for light, comfort, and design. A new class of clear materials promises to flip that equation, ...

Colorado team develop a new form of silicone that is more transparent than window glass, and a better thermal insulator than ...

Technology has changed a lot about your home. Your thermostat could be a smart thermostat, your doors might be unlocked by a phone and your refrigerator may have a touchscreen on it. But your windows ...

Last year, a San Francisco-based start-up claimed a world record for efficiency of a prototype organic solar cell with a 9.8 percent power conversion efficiency and now they hope to scale up their ...

Solar windows, also known as photovoltaic windows or solar glass, are a type of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) technology. Designed to look like windows and perform like solar panels, solar ...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ubiquitous Energy, the leader in transparent solar technology, is pleased to announce that work has begun on a new research and testing program for the company’s ...

Researchers from Michigan State University have designed a transparent organic photovoltaic (TOPV) material for solar window applications in commercial buildings. “We have used these types of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Glass is a vital component to construction projects, but it’s also ...

Bullet-resistant car windows look deceptively ordinary, yet every pane is a small engineering project built to catch and slow ...