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Solar windows could harvest energy from sun and indoor light
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I figure the key would be finding a way to make these cost less (including upkeep/replacement over time) than the marginal energy generation capabilities.
On that note, I'm sure there's a reason besides "everyone else is too stupid to think of it" but I wonder why solar window shutters aren't a thing.
Since usually sun is up, panels on roof more efficient, solar panel window or panel on shutter is like panel on wall but worse because window and shutter can open and close. When panel on wall will make sense then maybe window and shutter will appear. I have the ability of more eloquence, but why many word when few word do trick?