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This advancement doesn't come without challenges. Next OPV coatings were developed to overcome key hurdles in creating a scalable solution for the commercial glass market, focusing on aesthetics, performance, and manufacturability. The neutral gray coating, designed to match the most adopted colors in North American commercial buildings, combines high aesthetic quality with power generation capabilities.
Andy Cohen, co-chairman of architecture group JIA, remarked on the visibility of this technology in sustainable building projects. The company is gearing up for demonstration installations with partners in the U.S. and Europe while aiming for a transition from pilot to larger-scale production, including the pursuit of performance certifications.