Solar Panel that you can see through?

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Transparent solar panels are indeed possible, known as transparent solar cells, which allow visible light to pass through while capturing non-visible wavelengths for energy generation. These cells absorb light primarily outside the visible spectrum, enabling them to function without distorting colors. However, this design results in lower efficiency since most sunlight is allowed to pass through rather than being converted to electricity. Despite this inefficiency, transparent solar cells can be advantageous for applications like tinted windows. Overall, they represent a promising innovation for integrating solar technology into everyday surfaces.
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can you tell me if it is possible to make a solar panel that will let some light through and still capture the wavelength that makes electricity? or better yet see through.
 
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you need to get the energy by absorbing light at wavelengths that are mostly not within the visible spectrum, and let the photons in the visible spectrum pass through, mostly unimpeded and without applying weird filtering that makes the colors look off.

Of course, that will make it inefficient, as the eye evolved in order to see best with the sunlight, so you're letting most of the energy pass through.
 
I this case "inefficient" is good if you're wanting a dark/tinted window anyway.
 
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