SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 14, 2026Interesting Engineering

Near-invisible solar cells 10,000 times thinner than human hair turn sunlight to power

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Scientists in Singapore developed near-invisible solar cells 10,000 times thinner than a human hair that could turn windows, car glass, and smart glasses into power sources. Built using a vacuum process without toxic chemicals, the semi-transparent cells achieved 7.6% efficiency while letting 41% of light pass through.

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