PV Windows Cut Emissions for Highly Glazed Buildings up to 40%, Study Finds

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By Paige BennettNov 22, 2022, 6:35 pm347 pts
Research from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has found that for highly glazed buildings, like the shimmering skyscrapers of big cities, photovoltaic (PV) windows make a sizable difference in the building’s carbon footprint, reducing energy use and CO2 emissions by as much as 40%. More From…

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