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IDG News Service - 3M has developed a see-through film that turns ordinary windows into solar panels. It will go on sale next year.

The solar film, on display at the Ceatec electronics conference in Japan, is arrayed in narrow, translucent green strips with clear gaps between and then glued to windows in large patches. A square meter of the film can generate roughly enough electricity to charge an iPhone under peak sunlight, but still allows for high visibility.

The product currently generates only about 20% of the electricity that a traditional silicon solar panel does, and will cost about half as much, though the final price has not been decided.

But it is also far easier to install and takes up no additional space. 3M has strong expertise in adhesives, where its less technical products include Scotch tape and Post-it sticky notes.

"An average person could go to the store, buy some of this, and then bring it home and install it themselves," said Yasuhiro Aoyagi, a senior manager in the company's construction markets division.

He said it is made from an organic photovoltaic material that is printed on in sheets, and will come down in price as production increases. The film blocks or absorbs about 80% of visible light and over 90% of infrared light, so it also acts as a sunshade.

I work very closely with a local company here that builds custom aluminum
windows and doors for both residential and commercial applications.
The company is called PTGM "Perfection Temper Glass and Mirror" we fabricate
the windows here locally and we also sell and professionally install for
Milgard, Western Windows and practically any other window that you want. We
have a number of local projects that we have done all over southern Baja and
you will not find better quality and reasonable prices. The owner lived and
worked in the U.S. for 15 years so knows what quality standards are for the
foreign community. We also do tempered glass, mirrors, sandblasted glass,
shelving, display cases etc. We just did three of the new store fronts in
the new Soriana plaza, 2 in Mega and 10 in the new shopping center next to
Soriana by the Coppell stores as well as private homes and large Condo
projects in the area. We also do replacement glass when a window or door
gets broken.

Please check out the following link for some photos of recent projects in
the area:

www.
temperlapaz.wordpress.com

Feel free to call me or email me if you have questions or would like a quote
on your project.

Best regards,
Mike

a. Our windows and doors are made with Strongest PVC & Aluminum low maintenance constructed frames. Available in single or dual panel, tinted or clear view, laminated or tempered safety glass. Low "E" UV protection type glass. Profiles in different styles, colors and imitation woods finishes. Standard or custom fit. We speak Spanish & English. All our installation and products are guaranteed. matildeoropeza@ventanasfinas.com.mx 624-154-7918

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