Power through windows

A unique origami-inspired solar panel has the potential to turn windows into a source of electricity for any apartment dweller.

For urban residences and buildings, implementing renewable sources of energy can be difficult. Researchers have tried building solar panels out of various materials so they can be placed in front of windows, but this generally leads to a large decrease in natural lighting in exchange for limited energy generation.

An Australian invention Soligami, on the other hand, is a solar panel system that works similarly to shutter blinds so light can still be allowed to pass through a window. Furthermore, the folded design of the system has an increased surface area, which results in greater energy production. – Good News Network