Transparent solar panels are thin, plastic-like transparent panels that can be attached to transparent surfaces, such as car windows and buildings. The panels can also be used in other areas, such as skyscrapers with large windows, and mobile devices such as cell phones, laptops, and e-readers. These solar windows can simply replace traditional glass windows in offices and homes and have the potential to turn every building in the world into a solar producer.

The solar cells in a transparent solar panel must absorb sunlight (photons) and convert it into electricity (electrons). These cells selectively utilize parts of the solar spectrum that are invisible to the naked eye, while allowing normal visible light to pass through. The use of transparent solar panels could significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels, resulting in clean, efficient and affordable energy, which may also help save the environment. This new technology could help eliminate global energy consumption and move away from fossil fuels.

Despite the advantages of transparent solar panels, there are some problems with using this technology. First, these technologies are not readily available. Until recently, most solar panel installations relied on products imported from abroad and were custom-made rather than mass-produced.

The third issue is the cost of these technologies. The upfront purchase cost of transparent solar panels and related products is high, although the electricity generated over their lifetime should eventually offset this.

The manufacturer's conventional solar panels are 12 percent efficient. The reason for the reduced efficiency is that 60% of the light is absorbed by the panel, while the remaining 40% is transmitted through the panel. Partially transparent solar panels have high commercial potential for office buildings that already use tinted glass to reduce large south-facing glass areas that transmit sunlight.

 Jiaxing Fuying Composite Materials Co., Ltd. is a mono solar panels manufacturer and supplier in China. The company produces PV solar panels and other photovoltaic products.