Hybrid Solar Device

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A prototype rooftop device that combines photovoltaic solar cells with radiative cooling materials. The device generates electricity from sunlight while simultaneously cooling buildings by radiating infrared heat into space.

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Stanford University

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Photovoltaic solar cells

Solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity.

Radiative cooling

A passive cooling process where objects release heat by radiating infrared light into space. In this device, specially designed materials in the bottom layer enable heat to escape through the Earth's atmosphere.

Hybrid solar device

A dual-function rooftop device combining photovoltaic energy generation with radiative cooling capabilities in a single integrated system.

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Hybrid Solar Device for Rooftop Energy Generation and Cooling

A research project to develop a dual-function rooftop device that simultaneously generates electricity from sunlight and cools buildings through radiative cooling. The device combines a photovoltaic layer with specially engineered materials that radiate infrared heat into space.

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Stanford building rooftop

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Hybrid solar device for simultaneous energy generation and radiative cooling

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Unique hybrid solar device can simultaneously generate energy and cool buildings

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