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Revolutionary Coating Boosts Solar Power Collection by 50%

10/7/2025

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Story summary

A translucent cholesteric liquid crystal coating for windows harvests solar power by directing ambient light to the edges, increasing collection by 50.
It acts as a colorless solar concentrator and was tested in Nanjing.
Current solar windows are costly and capture up to 20% of sunlight.
Further testing across building types and weather is needed; CUSC technology could shift renewables if developed.

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Story summary

A translucent cholesteric liquid crystal coating for windows harvests solar power by directing ambient light to the edges, increasing collection by 50.
It acts as a colorless solar concentrator and was tested in Nanjing.
Current solar windows are costly and capture up to 20% of sunlight.
Further testing across building types and weather is needed; CUSC technology could shift renewables if developed.