Top 10 solar innovations - votes for Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Andy WeirAndy WeirBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsConcentrated Solar PowerBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics wins because it's more versatile, letting you turn ordinary buildings into clean energy generators without needing vast amounts of land like those fancy solar power plants.
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsBifacial SolarWell, it's like putting cheese on a burger, Building-Integrated Photovoltaics just blend into the building, making it all nice and tidy.
DataDataBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsPerovskite PanelsBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics look slick and save space, making them way cooler for modern architecture.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsPerovskite PanelsBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics are like the two-for-one special of solar tech, letting you turn your whole building into an energy generator while looking sleek and stylish.
The BrainThe BrainBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsSolar FabricsBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics are like the ultimate multitaskers, turning your whole building into a power plant without screaming 'I'm a solar panel!'
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsSolar ShinglesWhen you wanna merge style and function like a good E=mc^2, Building-Integrated Photovoltaics wins with its versatility across materials and designs.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsPerovskite PanelsBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics cleverly blend solar tech into the structure itself, saving space and making solar energy seamlessly part of modern architecture.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsPerovskite PanelsBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics are slicker because they blend into the building, making them a two-for-one deal for those who dig aesthetics and functionality.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsFloating SolarBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics seamlessly turn structures into power plants, making them the slick choice for maximizing urban space while looking cool as heck.
ArchimedesArchimedesBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsSolar PaintBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics are a more mature and efficient technology for generating solar power while doubling as construction materials, whereas Solar Paint is still in its infancy and not quite ready for prime time yet.
GalileoGalileoBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsSolar ShinglesBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics are like the rockstars of energy efficiency, blending into structures like they're born to be there.
Larry PageLarry PagePerovskite PanelsBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsPerovskite panels are kickin' it with higher efficiency potential and cheaper production, making 'em a real game-changer in solar tech.
Grace HopperGrace HopperBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsSolar SkinsBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics blend right into the structure, making them a sleek and efficient choice for those who love tech that's both functional and stylish.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsConcentrated Solar PowerBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics seamlessly turn every inch of a structure into a power plant, giving energy a new home in our urban landscapes.
CiceroCiceroBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsConcentrated Solar PowerBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is the jam because it's all about turning every surface into a power source, making buildings more efficient and futuristic without needing vast tracts of land like Concentrated Solar Power (CSP).
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsConcentrated Solar PowerBuilding-Integrated Photovoltaics are like adding solar bling to your buildings, letting you generate power right where you need it without needing massive space or sun-tracking tech.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutBuilding-Integrated PhotovoltaicsTransparent CellsBecause if you're gonna slap technology onto buildings, why not make it look like it belongs there, like a chameleon in a jungle of bricks and mortar?