Panasonic Unveils Power-Generating Glass, Revolutionizing Renewable Energy
Panasonic Holdings has unveiled an innovative product: power-generating glass, set to revolutionize renewable energy integration. The company aims to roll out this technology by 2028, starting with a test project in Kanagawa prefecture.
The glass incorporates thin layers of perovskite solar cells, maintaining transparency for use as windows. Panasonic's unique inkjet printing technology allows for flexible, less than 1 micron thick layers, sandwiched between two sheets of glass. The cells, nearly black in color, reduce transparency but Panasonic's horizontal stripe pattern ensures visibility.
The module's conversion efficiency stands at 17.9%, the world's second-highest for a perovskite cell larger than 800 sq. centimeters. Panasonic plans to improve the durability of the perovskite and build this business into one worth tens of billions of yen, or hundreds of millions of dollars. The company is considering selling the cells as a building material or taking orders from materials suppliers.
Panasonic's power-generating glass, with its high efficiency and transparency, promises to enhance renewable energy generation. The company plans to commercialize and expand sales gradually from 2024, focusing on integration into building materials and automotive applications by 2028.
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