Glass-clear solar panels are a new invention that can generate electricity from sunlight while allowing visible light to pass through. They are also called transparent solar panels or photovoltaic glass. They work by absorbing ultraviolet and infrared light, which are invisible to the human eye, and converting them into power. The transparent solar panels can be installed on windows, sunroofs, smartphones, and other devices with glass surfaces.

This technology has the potential to transform the global energy landscape by utilizing the vast amount of glass in the world. According to some estimates, transparent solar panels could provide around 40% of energy demand in the United States, and combined with rooftop solar units, this could rise to almost 100%. Some companies, such as Ubiquitous Energy, are already planning to manufacture and install transparent solar panels for buildings and skyscrapers. Transparent solar panels are also more aesthetically pleasing and less intrusive than conventional solar panels, which could increase their adoption and acceptance.

Transparent solar panels are still in the early stages of development and face some challenges, such as improving their efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness. However, they are a promising innovation that could revolutionize the way we harness solar energy and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.