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These 'solar shades' are one of the cheapest ways to keep your home cool without running the AC
There is a wide selection of options to fit your budget, energy needs, and home decor. Some solar shades are as simple as a ...
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Dynamic photovoltaic blinds for glaze-façade buildings
“The blinds can be deployed partially or fully ... are recommended to balance the utilization of natural light and solar energy,” the academic group emphasized. “In the early morning ...
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Mado Dynamic AI-Powered Solar Window Shades Automatically Adjust to Temperature Variations
California-based Mado Dynamic has come up with AI-powered window shades at CES 2025 that can help you maximize your home’s ...
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Photovoltaic sunshade based on perovskite solar cells
The company said the project is the world's first building-applied photovoltaics (BAPV) system relying on a perovskite solar technology. The photovoltaic blinds are managed by an automation system ...
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Pine cone-inspired building shades open and close autonomously without electricity
Researchers have created a novel, energy-independent facade system that passively responds to weather changes.
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DIY energy: UK solar inventions could reduce bills
"It means people in flats and apartments can now generate their own energy." Mr Wharton has created a new way to attach solar film from a continuous roll securely to external roller blinds - and ...