Homemade solar powered curtains

What are the best solar power curtain options?

Well in that case, there are some interesting options for you to take a look at. Konarka Technologies was one of the early players in the solar power curtain market. The company’s ‘ solar curtain wall ‘ covered the entire side of a building with plastic solar film encased in glass. This installation was expected to provide 1.5 kW of power.

How do solar window curtains work?

It uses a reflective material to keep sunlight from entering your home and heating things up like a solar oven. This is an idea we have looked at before with solar window shades and solar window screens. The only difference with these curtains is the reflective nature of the material.

Are solar curtains a good idea?

The company also claims that the fabric used in the solar curtains helps control the temperature of your home and is easy to clean. Although these high-tech variations of solar curtains sound like a pretty cool idea, they will definitely be more expensive than the reflective foil curtains.

What is a solar curtain wall?

The company’s ‘ solar curtain wall ‘ covered the entire side of a building with plastic solar film encased in glass. This installation was expected to provide 1.5 kW of power. Unfortunately, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2012 but they did help to further the solar power curtain concept. Another option comes from a company called SolarGaps.

Are heat blocking curtains easy to make?

Luckily, heat blocking curtains are easy to make and cost near nothing. To help you along, here's a DIY from Nick, known to Instructables users as laernmoer. Next up: The simple materials and easy steps. 2 to 3 emergency blankets/foam reflective pads/windshield blockers*

Are reflective foil solar curtains a good idea?

Reflective foil solar curtains could save you energy (and money!). Also, learn more about curtains that actually produce power for your home.