Octillion has done it once again. They have developed an archetype of lucid glass window that is capable of generating electricity. Yes that’s right, electricity. They made use of their Nano-Power Window Technology and transformed conventional home, office and industrial glass windows, using silicon nano-particles into such that they can proficiently convert solar energy into electricity.
The Octillion Corp. has been up to something like this since the time they had developed the initial prototype. Since then the motive was to institute photovoltaic distinctiveness in its NanoPower Window. After a long procedure of experimentation with thickness of ultra thin transparent conductive coatings, corroboration of conversion efficiencies at various wavelengths (UV, blue, green, red, etc.), refinements to the electro spray deposition process and finally, variation of the deposition thickness of silicon nanoparticles in order to achieve maximum electronic transport and collection efficiency, they have finally achieved their agenda.
What was achieved as the product were the ultratech silicon nanoparticles created through a unique electrochemical and ultrasound process. Once subjected through this procedure the particles become identically sized precisely 1 to 4 nanometers in diameter. These highly radiant nanoparticles of silicon are capable of providing varying wavelengths of photoluminescence with high quantum down-conversion efficiency of short wavelengths (50% to 60%). Now that is some high-quality research work!
As in the words of the President and CEO of Octillion Corp, Mr. Nicholas S. Cucinelli,
Our silicon nanoparticles are the foundation of our NanoPower Windows. In fact, independent tests have shown that the same silicon nanoparticles used in Octillion’s NanoPower Window are also able to enhance the power output of conventional solar cells by up to 70% in the ultraviolet light range and 10% in the visible. Consequently, and contingent on the success of our ongoing research, we are optimistic that transparent cells based entirely on our nano-materials will one day offer a cost-effective photovoltaic enhancement to conventional windows.
Back in 2007, the research scientists at Octillion were busy trying to develop such a photovoltaic NanoPower Window. This would be a diaphanous developmental prototype, which would be capable of achieving optically active down-conversion and thereon display some outstanding electrical properties with no electrical shorts as a prerequisite. The momentous landmark was achieved in part due to the championing advance of a modus operandi for consistently depositing nanoparticles against glass surfaces using proprietary electro-spray coordination proficient to produce nano-films of convenient thickness.
We are happy that the scientists have within such a short span achieved the milestone they had in mind when they set their journey. This latest innovation is surely going to bring about a mutiny in the modules of energy appropriation and energy conservation. Kudos! Octillion. Keep up the good work!
Via: Next Energy News
