# The Tshwane University of Technology has collaborated with LC Dynamics to develop a pioneering invention to cut down on energy bills. The creation is smart blinds with built-in solar panels that can keep some of the most critical home devices charged. Curtis Tshehla, who oversaw both the mechanical and electronic needs of the product, says installing the photovoltaic window blinds can save up to 70-percent on the electric power bill. He adds that solar blinds can save energy by shading the home interior and reducing air-conditioning costs by up to 40-percent.
TUT and partners produce SA’s first window blinds doubling as solar panels