Transparent solar cells can directly supply energy from glass surfaces

https://techxplore.com/news/2024-09-transparent-solar-cells-energy-glass.html

"high efficiency (20% to 14.7% in transmittance) while remaining colorless, transparent... all-back-contact, all solar cell components on back... seamless modularization eliminates gaps between devices without using metal wires and their opaqueness... 16 cm2 transparent solar cell module... glass of buildings, cars, smartphone screens"