Only problem with this is, solar cells are often effected by UV as well. Most solar cells are designed to convert energy from the peak output wavelengths of the sun (visible light) since there is more of it. Many block the UV light from reaching the cells so they don't degrade as fast.
So if they were designed to convert UV light they would:
1) Barely give any power since only a fraction of sunlight is UV.
2) Degrade very quickly
3) Not reduce the glare on your monitor anyway!
So I doubt they are supposed to work off UV.
I also agree with other posters that a lot of this article is rubbish, especialy that they will "will let light pass virtually uninhibited through a pane of glass while converting energy at such a high rate". Even ignoring their claims of "way more than 50 percent" efficiency, that means you can stack these solar cells and each one will create power while magically leaving most of the light for the next one... all you need then is a light bulb for an infinite power source. I think they are confused:p
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Only problem with this is, solar cells are often effected by UV as well. Most solar cells are designed to convert energy from the peak output wavelengths of the sun (visible light) since there is more of it. Many block the UV light from reaching the cells so they don't degrade as fast.
:p
So if they were designed to convert UV light they would: 1) Barely give any power since only a fraction of sunlight is UV. 2) Degrade very quickly 3) Not reduce the glare on your monitor anyway!
So I doubt they are supposed to work off UV.
I also agree with other posters that a lot of this article is rubbish, especialy that they will "will let light pass virtually uninhibited through a pane of glass while converting energy at such a high rate". Even ignoring their claims of "way more than 50 percent" efficiency, that means you can stack these solar cells and each one will create power while magically leaving most of the light for the next one... all you need then is a light bulb for an infinite power source. I think they are confused