Self-powered smart window also functions as a self-rechargeable transparent battery
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 08:31
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —Smart windows have the ability to become darker or lighter in response to the brightness and heat of sunlight, offering the potential to greatly reduce heating and cooling costs, among other benefits. However, current smart windows require an external power supply to operate, causing an additional energy consumption that cuts into their overall cost savings.