Nearly 'Invisible' solar panels will be integrated in future buildings

Solar panels are ruining aesthetics of many buildings and there are many researches that are trying to create the solar panels that are nearly invisible since they blend in with the buildings. The traditional photovoltaic solar panels are not decorative and they have visible cables, frames, mounting poles and other accessories. The main idea is to create the solar panels that have other color than the traditional black and blue photovotaic cells. The main problem is the fact that white and other bright colors are reflecting the solar radiation instead of absorbing it. Therefore it was impossible to use white panels. To solve this problem, it is necessary to develop solar panels that are using the infrared solar spectrum. The scientists have created the solar cells that are effectively using the infrared spectrum. The silicone based solar cells are blended into the panels. Because of the fact that these panels use only infrared light, they can operate at lower temperatures than the traditional solar cells. Nearly invisible solar panels will surely find their application in buildings, cars, personal electronics and other equipment. Some time is needed to implement the technology to practice, but the first results will surely be visible in the near future. 

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