Solar Paint on Steel Buildings Will Produce Big Power in 3 Years

Jennifer Lance — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:41:36 +0000

A new photovoltaic paint is being developed by UK university researchers and the steel industry and should be ready for use in three years. The solar paint consists of a layer of dye and a layer of electrolytes. It is applied to the steel as a liquid paste in four layers. “If the solar cell paint can be successfully brought to the market, it could spell big changes when it comes to the future production of electricity,” said Steve Fisher of the Corus Group, the Anglo-Dutch steel manufacturing group investing in the project. The solar paint will be more efficient at capturing low radiation light than conventional solar cells, so it is suited to all climates.

Image: Corus Group

Via: Renewable Energy World

Scientists Create Energy-Producing Solar Paint

Ariel Schwartz — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:58:35 +0000

A recent partnership between the steel industry and UK university researchers has led to the development of a unique photovoltaic paint that can be applied to steel.

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Solar Paint on Steel Buildings Will Produce Big Power in 3 Years

Scientists Create Energy-Producing Solar Paint