Edgehog develops bio-inspired, nanotextured anti-reflection glass that reduces light reflection to 0.5%, enhancing the performance of solar panels and cameras. This technology increases solar energy output by up to 12% annually, particularly during low-light conditions, while providing clearer images without glare or artifacts.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional glass surfaces reflect a significant portion of incident light, leading to reduced efficiency in applications such as solar energy generation and image capture. This reflection is particularly problematic at wide angles and during low-light conditions, hindering optimal performance.
Solution
Edgehog Advanced Technologies provides bio-inspired, nanotextured anti-reflection glass that minimizes light reflection across a broad spectrum and at all angles. This technology enhances light transmission through glass surfaces, leading to improved performance in various applications. For solar panels, the glass increases energy output by minimizing reflection losses, especially during morning and evening hours. In camera systems, the technology reduces glare and artifacts, resulting in clearer and more accurate images.
Target Audience
The primary customers are solar panel manufacturers, camera and optical sensor developers, and aerospace companies seeking to maximize energy capture and image clarity.
Features
- Nanotextured surface that reduces light reflection to 0.5%
- Omni-directional anti-reflection properties effective at all angles of incidence
- Broadband anti-reflection, working across the entire visible spectrum
- Bio-inspired self-cleaning properties that minimize maintenance
- Increased energy output for solar panels, particularly during low-light conditions
- Reduced glare and artifacts in camera and optical sensor applications
- Enhanced laser damage threshold for high-energy laser systems
- Space-qualified cover glass options available