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Clear Solar Panels Double As Projection Screens

Posted by timothy on from the multipass dept.

EnergyEfficient writes "Metropolis Magazine has an article about a company that is producing transparent solar panels. The panels 'can generate 3.8 watts of electricity per square foot, an above-average level of efficiency.' They come in a thick version that can be used for glazing buildings. Imagine if all those glass skyscrapers could also produce power! As an interesting aside, they can also be used as screens for projection TV units."

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  1. One size fits all... by Saeed+al-Sahaf · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Does it make coffee?

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  2. Re:Rick James, Dead At 56 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I'm.. dead, bitch :(

  3. Re:Wonder if they are more efficient... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Maybe slashdot needs to delete some posts instead of just moderating them.

  4. Re:How much does it cost by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I wonder if they are as efficient as Linux breaking patents left and right like they are going out of style? Linux has a serious patent problem... and it's gonna cost you alot more than $699 to buy insurance pal.