New tech turns ordinary windows into solar cells

A new thin-film technology has been developed that can turn an ordinary window into a power-generating solar cell.

Inside of film-deposition chamber (from Physorg.com)

The Norwegian company EnSol AS, in collaboration with scientists from theUniversity of Leicester Department of Physics and Astronomy in England, are developing a commercial process for large-scale, clean energy production, according to Physorg.com.

“The material has been designed by EnSol AS and is based on nanoparticlesthat can be synthesized in Leicester, Chris Binns, professor of nanotechnology at the University of Leicester said. “In fact, following some initial investment by the company, the equipment we have here at the University of Leicester is uniquely suited in the world to produce small amounts of the material for prototypes.”