Scientists from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed a dual-band selective solar harvesting (SSH) window based on transparent photovoltaics (TPVs) and transparent solar ...

Q: I bought a house with bedrooms that face the south side of the house. During the summer, the heat in those rooms is brutal. They already have ceiling fans, but I am wondering if putting up some ...

The increasing demand for cooling due to global warming has significantly boosted energy consumption in buildings. One major culprit of energy loss is traditional windows, which tend to absorb solar ...

Smart windows get darker to filter out the sun's rays on bright days, and turn clear on cloudy days to let more light in. This feature can help control indoor temperatures and offers some privacy ...

A window film with a specially designed molecule could be capable of taking the edge off the worst midday heat and instead distributing it evenly from morning to evening. The molecule has the unique ...

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have demonstrated a prototype solar-powered rooftop smart window based on an optimization algorithm capable of balancing a ...

One of the most effective and stylish solutions homeowners are turning to is installing solar shades in Phoenix, AZ. These window coverings provide numerous benefits, from reducing energy bills to ...

Rooftop solar installations are great for homeowners, or those with eco-conscious landlords – but what about the rest of us? Sharp recently announced a break-through in home solar technology that ...