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40% of global energy consumption is due to buildings. Imagine if we can reduce this consumption.
Our solar cells are perfectly suited for buildings due to a number of reasons.
- Unlike existing solar cells, they can work under practically any condition (low light, diffused light and indoor light) and they are relatively insensitive to the angle of incident light. They exhibit a performance advantage of at least 20% compared to silicon counterparts when the modules are mounted vertically. Hence, our solar cells can be installed vertically in windows, horizontally on rooftops and anything in between; it really does not matter.
- They work longer hours every day. Since their performance does not drop in lower light intensity, they can start work earlier in the day and later into the night compared to conventional solar cells. This allows them to fully utilize the daylight hours so that no sunlight goes to waste.
- They can be tweaked for different colours and degree of transparency. This means that solar cells will no longer serve a purely utilitarian function. They will form part of the overall design of the building. For our solar cells, there is seamless integration of aesthetic and functionality.
Building integrated photovoltaics is one of the most exciting, and significant, new frontiers in the fight against climate change. For buildings, solar power simply makes sense. Currently, solar films are installed to reduce sunlight passing through the windows. Why not generate electricity at the same time? With our solar cells, we can do that.
At NLAB Solar, we have a goal. One square meter of power generating glass façade should power one square meter of office space. When this goal is achieved, it will go a long way in reducing energy consumption.
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