Window glass power generation: turning buildings into power plants
– Realizing power generation from infrared light –
– Mass production of high-quality nanoparticles –
Here is a summary from the OPTMASS press release.
Window glass power venture:
OPTMASS has achieved mass production of high-quality nanoparticles, a key material.
Window glass power generation technology:
Window glass power generation that transforms a building into a power plant.
This time, we have made great strides toward social implementation of window glass power generation technology.
OPTMASS technology:
A startup that develops technology for window glass that generates power.
Established in October 2021.
Technology that transforms cities into forests:
Window glass that absorbs heat rays and generates electricity is installed in the city.
We are currently developing next-generation heat ray shielding materials.
Mass production of high-quality nanoparticles:
Using cutting-edge technology, we develop mass production technology for key material high-quality nanoparticles.
By 2027, we aim to implement power-generating window glass in society.
Nature communications:
Published online in Nature communications on 31 July 2023.
Use of infrared light energy:
Of the solar energy, only light in the visible range is used as energy.
Infrared light, which accounts for 44% of sunlight:
Infrared light is not used for solar power generation or plant photosynthesis.
We will try to realize “power generation from infrared light, which has been said to be impossible”.
Effective use of infrared sunlight:
Infrared is currently an unused energy resource.
We will develop transparent power-generating glass
by selectively absorbing this heat ray and converting it into electric power.
Features of Power Generation Glass:
Energy-saving effect is achieved by converting infrared rays into electric power.
The combination of energy saving and power generation achieves a large reduction in CO2.
Funding from the fund:
July 26, 2023
Raised 160 million yen from Real Tech Fund and Samurai Incubate.
Real Tech: Growth Manager Taro Kinoshita
Much research has been done to date on the absorption of infrared light.
However, we have yet to achieve breakthrough results.
OPTMASS Breakthrough:
Much more efficient scattering and absorption than ever before.
Infrared wavelength control was realized in a wide range.
OPTMASS heat wire control technology is a very unique technology.