Next Energy Technologies

NEXT Energy Technologies is a Santa Barbara-based clean energy company pioneering the development of transparent organic photovoltaic (OPV) coatings for architectural glass. Their patented technology enables standard vision or spandrel glass used in commercial buildings to double as electricity-generating surfaces without compromising aesthetics or transparency. By integrating these OPV coatings directly into the existing glass supply chain using scalable slot-die coating methods, NEXT aims to make building facades active contributors to onsite renewable power generation—a significant advancement over conventional rooftop-only solar installations. The company's innovation allows buildings to offset 10–40% of typical energy loads by harnessing sunlight through windows while also reducing HVAC demands by absorbing infrared light. This approach not only supports net-zero carbon goals but also provides additional benefits such as reduced operating expenses and improved grid resilience. Notably funded by the California Energy Commission and rooted in Nobel Prize-winning research at UC Santa Barbara, NEXT has achieved key milestones including installing its first demonstration project at Patagonia’s headquarters and producing the world’s largest fully transparent organic PV window (40” x 60”). With over 50 patents granted or pending, NEXT continues advancing toward full-scale commercialization of its BIPV solutions—positioning itself as a transformative player in sustainable architecture and urban energy infrastructure.

Product(s) / Service(s)

Development and Manufacturing of Transparent Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Coatings for Glass
Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
Demonstration Installations & Pilot Projects
Technology Licensing & Joint Development Agreements
Research & Development Services

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Demo of NEXT Energy Technologies Transparent Solar Window

NEXT's transparent PV coating transforms commercial windows into power source

SOLAR MAG - Apr 28, 2022 EDT

NEXT Energy Technologies announced the demonstration of a prototype installation of "transparent solar window walls". This technology transforms commercial windows into energy-producing solar panels by…