euronews hi-tech - Painting for change

Scientists in the UK have been developing specially ’conductive’ paints to be printed onto building materials, where they can then generate their own electricity from the sunlight they absorb. If the project proves successful, it could mean that houses and offices built in the future will contribute to general energy supplies. Researchers in Baglan, Wales, are using screen presses and roller coating techniques to cover building materials with the specially designed so