Solar panels on buildings can increase renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. NEXT Energy Technologies has developed transparent organic photovoltaic (OPV) coatings that can be applied to windows to generate solar energy.

• OPV panels are currently less efficient than traditional solar panels but use less toxic materials and can harvest invisible light.
• NEXT Energy’s OPV-coated glass can handle up to 25% of a building’s energy load and can be scaled up for future use.
• Researchers are developing other applications for OPVs, such as flexible waterproof versions that could be used on clothing.
• NEXT Energy’s technology is designed to last 30 years and can contribute to LEED certification for buildings.
• Homeowners can also install solar panels, geothermal heat pumps, and other green technologies to reduce their carbon footprint.

Read more at Yahoo news.