Rolls of Solar Cells - New Tech
New, More Flexible Solar Cell Rolls Embedded in Textile
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| Source: Fraunhofer Institute |
Innovation from Germany with Many Applications
German scientists have invented flexible, textile based rolls of solar cells that are integrated into a glass fiber fabric. They say that tarps on semi-trucks with these new solar cells embedded in them could harvest enough electricity to power cooling systems and other onboard equipment. It's the invention of scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems in Dresden, Germany.
Building Facades Generating Power
The potential uses of these new solar cell rolls are fascinating. The scientists say building facades could be covered with the photovoltaic textile to generate green, clean power. They envision blinds that provide shade in buildings could also be covered with the solar cells to provide yet another source of clean energy.
Commercialization Within Five Years
The scientists say there are a number of processes to enable solar cells to be incorporated into textile. At the heart of the Fraunhofer system is glass woven fabric. This new energy technology has the potential to open up a whole new clean energy world. Next steps for the team is to increase their solar cells' efficiency. And they expect the product to move into commercialization within five years. For a free Kindle borrow of my book "List of Top New Energy Innovations" go to amazon.com/author/ekane
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