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Development of Smart Solar Glazing

In the proposed project, we will develop and demonstrate a new concept for a smart solar cell window based on quantum dots (QD). The window produces electricity in the frame of the window through emitted light from the QD while the photochromism dynamically modulates the transmittance of the visible and near-infrared light into the building.

The semi-transparent photovoltaic-integrated photochromic smart window ensures that both solar energy is harvested and at the same time the sunlight is modulated for optimal comfort and energy saving. The technology can be used as a window or facade product. The proposed technology is in demand by the construction, real estate, architectural and glass industries. In the project, the various underlying technologies will be adapted for a combined glass product, scaled up and demonstrated as a prototype.

The smart window can generate in the order of 10-30 W/m2 and in a skyscraper such as the London Shard with ~11,000 glasses and a total area of ~56,000 m2, the generated solar power would be in the size of ~1MW. At the same time, the solar radiation in the visual and near-infrared wavelength range can be autonomously modulated to between 50 and 75%.

Summary

Project name

Development of Smart Solar Glazing

Status

Active

RISE role in project

Coordinator

Project start

Duration

25 months

Total budget

3.7 million SEK

Partner

Royal Institute of Technology, Department for Applied Physics, Photonics, Uppsala university, Department for Materials Science and Engineering, Solid State Physics, Chromogenics AB

Funders

Swedish Energy Agency

Coordinators

Project members

Supports the UN sustainability goals

3. Good health and well-being
7. Affordable and clean energy
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities
Stefan Karlsson

Contact person

Stefan Karlsson

Scientist PhD

+46 10 516 63 57

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