By SolarPromoter - 26.09.2008

Researchers in the United Kingdom have begun a series of interesting solar paint experiments that may revolutionize how businesses (esp. warehouses) generate their power. Currently, scientists are developing a technique to paint solar cells onto the large steel sheets that cover buildings. With the development of this incredible new application, it might not be too long until we see additional applications within the home. Can you imagine an indoor passive solar design to harness energy. Imagine a refrigerator or countertop that could generate electricity. Who knows maybe someday we’ll see a solar cell system applied to your sink under the kitchen window. A series of solar powered Delta faucets might not be too far off thanks to the breakthroughs made by U.K. scientists. 

The paint is based on dye-sensitive solar cells that are designed to absorb light by speeding up electrons in the dye molecules which then jump across a layer of electrolyte ultimately transferring electricity into a collecting circuit. The process is still in development, and will likely be utilized at the production level in the steel mill instead of aftermarket as a “spread”.

Source: News Scientist Tech 

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