The Sharp
LumiWall is composed of 2 layers of glass with a thin film solar panel in
between. The solar panel collects solar energy and conserves it until things get
dark which is when the panel begins to glow. We could compare this to one of
those glow in the dark plastic molds we used to find in boxes of cereal or even
glow in the dark stickers. However, this is a much more advanced product.
Uses for LumiWall include a permanent shade, as the solar film is dark in the
light, as well as a glow light source when it is dark. The product is still
slightly transparent but for those that do not require a see-through window but
do have a need for an abundant light source, this may be a possible solution.