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- 1Brilliant Matters and HeiQ to commercialize semi-transparent organic solar cells▼Brilliant Matters, HeiQ plan to commercialize 12%-efficient semi-transparent organic solar cells
Canadian materials company Brilliant Matters and Swiss textile chemistry firm HeiQ have announced plans to bring semi-transparent organic solar cells with 12% efficiency to market. The technology could be integrated into windows, building facades and fabrics, letting surfaces generate electricity while remaining see-through. Trade press coverage highlights the efficiency level as notable for organic photovoltaics moving toward commercialization.