The aim of the TRANSMIT (Semi-transparent Micro-striped Thin-film Photovoltaics for Energy-harvesting Windows) project is to develop aesthetically appealing, high-efficiency solar windows that balance visual transparency with power conversion efficiency. The project builds on the energy modeling and simulation know-how developed within SUIT and represents an example of how the knowledge and capabilities gained through the SUIT project can be transferred to and utilized in other projects.
The project aims to develop a semi-transparent solar cell in which microscopic stripes, imperceptible to the human eye, convert part of the incoming light into electrical energy. This technology could enable exterior building windows and other glass surfaces that are currently unused for energy generation to contribute to energy production while retaining their original functions.
In this way, the renewable energy generation capacity of buildings could be significantly increased, contributing to the achievement of the EU's targets for reducing CO2 emissions and decreasing dependence on fossil energy sources.
In addition, the project prioritizes sustainable and material-efficient manufacturing methods to facilitate the transfer of its technology to industrial applications, ultimately aiming to deliver both societal and environmental benefits.