A new design technology by Marjan van Aubel integrates solar cells into stained glass windows. Producing the products under the brand Caventou, the technology is similar to photosynthesis in the solar cells use the property of color to create an electrical current. These dye-sensitized solar cells have been integrated into both windows and glass tables, both of which are self-sufficient, needing no cables or wires to connect to the wall. Instead they have USB ports to charge your devices.
“Different colours have different wavelengths and thus produce different energy levels,” explained van Aubel in an interview. “I had to work closely together with the dye-solar cell manufacturer to work out a pattern that was both beautiful and that generated a sufficient amount of energy.”
van Aubel founded the product line with Peter Krige who focuses on technology development and Samira Ann Qassim whose focus is business development.
Source: designfaves.com