Solor develops a sprayable photovoltaic coating that transforms various surfaces into solar harvesting platforms. This technology integrates into existing manufacturing lines for materials like polymers, glass, and metals, enabling dual-purpose green energy products with reduced capital expenditure and enhanced design flexibility.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional silicon-based photovoltaic manufacturing requires substantial capital expenditure, specialized infrastructure like furnaces and vacuum chambers, and results in rigid, aesthetically limited solar panels. This process also carries a significant carbon footprint and logistical complexities due to supply chain dependencies.
Solution
Solor develops a patent-pending, sprayable photovoltaic coating that transforms diverse surfaces into solar harvesting platforms. This nano solar paint can be integrated into existing manufacturing lines for materials such as polymers, glass, and metals, enabling the creation of dual-purpose green energy products. The application process utilizes off-the-shelf robotic spraying equipment, significantly reducing the capital expenditure and operational complexity associated with conventional solar cell fabrication. By enabling integrated photovoltaics, Solor facilitates the development of products with reduced carbon footprints and enhanced design flexibility.
Target Audience
Solor targets manufacturers in the automotive and construction sectors, as well as producers of consumer goods and building materials, seeking to integrate renewable energy generation capabilities into their products.
Features
- Patent-pending photovoltaic coating technology for spray application.
- Compatible with polymers, glass, and metal substrates.
- Integration capability with standard robotic spraying equipment.
- Low capital expenditure requirement compared to silicon wafer manufacturing.
- Eliminates the need for furnaces and vacuum processing.
- Offers geometrical flexibility for integrated product design.
- Significantly reduced material weight (0.01 kg/m²) compared to silicon wafers.
- Lower manufacturing carbon footprint and reduced reliance on external supply chains.