What if the same pane of solar hardware could favor electricity in July and warmth in January without a motor, sensor, or control system? Scientists at Harvard University have developed a solar system ...

Semitransparent solar cells with natural looking color and strong heat blocking offer a realistic way for windows to generate electricity and cut energy use in large buildings. (Nanowerk Spotlight) ...

Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a smart window that combines switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal with integrated PV cells, offering controllable transparency and electricity ...

The novel smart solar window combines photoelectric and electrochromic functions. It can produce electricity while also regulating the amount of solar radiation entering a building. A group of ...

Here's the best home energy technology we saw this year, from giant batteries to stained glass solar panels to machines that harvest water from thin air. While electricity keeps all your tech running, ...

External shading devices are critical for improving the energy performance of buildings, particularly in hot climates. Effective design must allow beneficial solar gains during winter while minimizing ...