Building/Residential Technologies

Project to extend the function of windows by turning them into daytime sources of electricity. The target market for this technology is tall buildings in urban areas, where electricity demand is the highest and the available space for installing solar cells is smallest. This technology utilizes a window tint that can absorb sunlight and remit light of a certain color through the window's glass to small solar cells located at the edges. This technology hasn't been commercialized previously because most tint materials typically absorb their own emitted light, limiting efficiency.

Super-wicking Material for Efficient Evaporative Technology-based Air Conditioner

Laser diode excitation, similar to LEDs, but with higher light output, smaller size, and more control over the output light, enables smaller footprint light sources, with high control over the beam shape and size, and the ability to more efficiently deliver light where it is intended

Delivers real-time data for each utility's product catalog to help identify rebate opportunities and to help keep utilities and their customers aware of key requirements and program criteria.