Making colorful buildings that convert solar light into energy
Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 06:32
in Physics & Chemistry
By converting sunlight into usable energy, solar thermal devices could become an important part of a sustainable future. To that end, researchers have developed a new solar-light-absorbing surface that can have almost any design, pattern, and color – useful for turning building facades and roofs into energy-capturing exteriors without sacrificing aesthetics.