Bringing sun's light and energy to interior rooms: Innovative solar technology may lead to interior lighting revolution
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 16:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have seen the light -- a bright, powerful light -- and it just might change the future of how building interiors are brightened. In fact, that light comes directly from the sun. And with the help of tiny, electrofluidic cells and a series of open-air "ducts," sunlight can naturally illuminate windowless work spaces deep inside office buildings and excess energy can be harnessed, stored and directed to other applications.