PV works by absorbing photons and using them to knock loose an electron from a silicon substrate; if the photon passes through the substrate it does no good

Solar PV as Windows

Posted on October 13, 2025 by

A reader asked me about the supposed breakthrough in making PV solar panels transparent, so they can replace windows in office buildings. I don’t believe this. PV works by absorbing photons and using them to knock loose electrons from a …

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Solar PV as Windows