Is Solar Paint in Your Future?

Researchers have figured out how to turn solar cells into a liquid. Really. They've figured out how to make solar cells small enough that they can be suspended in liquid such as ink or paint and printed or painted onto surfaces.

Right now, that means that they can create solar panels that are a lot more flexible than the current ones. But it's possible that in the future, we'll be able to paint your roof with solar paint and supply your whole home with electricity.

The thing the scientists haven't figured out yet is how to get the electricity off of the roof and into the building once the energy is collected in the solar cells.

Your choice of roofing already has an effect on your energy use. We may not be able to provide you with magic solar roofing yet, but we'll be happy to talk with you about how to keep your home cooler this summer.