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The Future of Smart Facades: Windows That Generate Energy
These windows by NEXT Energy Technologies remain transparent while harvesting power. Here’s how they work—and what they mean for commercial buildings.


Company achieves world's first with game-changing window that can harness solar energy: 'The first of many'
"We're thrilled to share this tangible demonstration of our vision." Renewable Energy Magazine reported that NEXT Energy Technologies ...


NEXT Energy Installs First Commercial Facade with OPV Coatings
NEXT Energy Technologies, Inc . has accomplished a milestone toward commercialization of NEXT’s BIPV solution, with the first...


NEXT Energy Takes Step Forward in Commercializing OPV Glass
NEXT Energy Technologies took a step forward in commercializing its transparent organic photovoltaic (OPV) glass after installing six PV...


U.S. startup installs building-integrated, organic photovoltaic facade
Next Energy Technologies has completed the first installation of its transparent organic photovoltaic glass facade. The 9.3 m2...


Six full-sized transparent PV windows installed at NEXT Energy HQ
Organic photovoltaic (OPV) company NEXT Energy Technologies has completed the first commercial application of its transparent PV...


Next Energy Technologies Produces Fully Transparent Organic PV Window
Next Energy Technologies  has completed an upgrade of its pilot production line to produce 40-inch by 60-inch laminated transparent...


Company develops window wall technology that can produce solar energy: 'An innovation breakthrough'
NEXT has already made progress toward transforming modern buildings into solar-energy-generating structures with its NEXT OPV tech.


From the New CEO: NEXT’s Forward Momentum
More than a decade ago, NEXT Energy Technologies was established with the goal of dramatically reducing carbon emissions in new ways.


Photovoltaic Windows Cut Energy Use in Highly-Glazed Buildings
Researchers at the NREL reported in a November 2022 study that highly-glazed skyscrapers can reduce energy use and emissions by 40% with OPV


Six Transformative New Green Energy Companies
NEXT was recently named one of six most transformative companies charting the path to a greener future by Forbes.


RAMP Grant Announcement
California became the first state to mandate that all new commercial buildings, along with some retrofit buildings, must have solar PV.


Speaking to the NEXT Generation of Solar Engineers
NEXT Energy Technologies is at the frontlines of solar research and development, leading the charge with innovation and creativity.


These Windows Generate Power
NEXT recently installed energy-generating windows at Patagonia’s corporate headquarters—the first time this technology has been installed.


Is it Finally Time to Take Solar Windows Seriously?
Early in 2023, outdoor apparel company Patagonia announced  it had installed solar windows at its corporate headquarters in Ventura, CA


New tech, clean future, better planet – our milestone installation project with Patagonia
NEXT Energy Technologies closed out 2022 with a milestone installation project, demonstrating what lies ahead in solar technology.


Outdoor Retailer Patagonia Tests Solar Windows
The clothing seller Patagonia tries out green energy that works via transparent cells from NEXT Energy Technologies


NEXT Tests Energy Harvesting Solar Windows at Patagonia Headquarters
In a move to turn glass into an energy harvester, NEXT Energy Technologies has developed an organic thin film technology.


NEXT Receives Top Recognition in the First Cohort of Energy Innovation Program ENECHANGE
ENECHANGE are pleased to announce that NEXT is selected as 1 of the 3 Honorees of the 1st cohort of the energy innovation program


NEXT Was Nominated as a Top Building Material Company in United States by Estate Innovation
At NEXT, we’re always working hard to help building owners transform their windows and glass facades into real estate that works for them.
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