July 2, 2020
Dye-sensitized solar cells that adapt to different light conditions
Solar cells made of semi-transparent photovoltaic (PV) materials typically have a fixed optical transmission, which results in either high transparency or high efficiency, but rarely both. In order to perform optimally when integrated on buildings, however, they should be able to generate electricity efficiently, while also changing how much they transmit light based on the intensity of natural light in their surroundings.