Category: facade solar materials

Solar Panels That Don’t Need Sunlight?

Jan 20, 2026

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Solar panels usually depend on direct sunlight.AuREUS doesn’t. This material captures UV light instead of visible sunlight, which means it can generate power even on cloudy days or in shaded urban environments. Developed by Filipino inventor Carvey Maigue and recognised by the James Dyson Sustainability Award, AuREUS embeds recycled fruit and vegetable waste into a…