Clear Solar Panels

In the future, you should expect to hear about many huge buildings and skyscrapers powered by clean energy. You might think that clear solar panels are a thing of fiction but they are anything but. Researchers are now creating solar windows, using clear films that are located on window glass to produce power. So, you won’t see buildings with solar panels, in fact, you won’t be able to see anything at all.

Tesla Solar Roof Tiles

Tesla has already formulated solar roof shingles but they are now centering on solar roof tiles. This is a new type of building-integrated PV and one that could really make a difference to the way in which solar panels are installed. They will remove the need for large panels, making homes and buildings look more aesthetically pleasing.

Split Cell Solar Modules

This is an impressive progression in the industry but these split panels are around half the size of conventional panels and they use a new silicon chip design that supports solar thermal cycling. This leads to modules that sustain long with elevated efficiency.

Solar Thermophotovoltaics

Another innovative and impressive technology that could come to fruition in 2020 is Solar Thermophotovoltaics. The technology efficiently uses new solar panel compounds that convert thermal energy into focused beams. They can then enhance the efficiency of solar panels along with their ability to turn sunlight into beneficial energy.

Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers have also been working on perovskite solar cells. These could reduce the total cost of solar power and that is all down to the fact that the materials cost less to produce than silicon cells. Research is driven further by worldwide targets.