The startup develops photonic smart coating technology that enhances solar panel efficiency by converting various light wavelengths into usable energy. This technology addresses inefficiencies in photonic energy conversion, improving operational performance in optoelectronic instruments and photonics-based devices.
Funding
$14.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
LNNSFounders
Product
Problem
Conventional solar panels and architectural glass struggle to efficiently convert the full spectrum of sunlight into usable energy or to effectively manage heat gain, leading to energy loss and increased costs. Traditional low-emissivity coatings often involve complex, expensive processes and materials, hindering scalability and commercial viability.
Solution
SunDensity develops and applies advanced photonic smart coatings and Perovskite Photovoltaic (PPV) approaches to enhance energy conversion and solar control. For solar panels, their coatings transform light, increasing power output by optimizing the wavelength for conversion, resulting in higher power density and lower Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE). For architectural glass, their Low-E Solar Control technology manages solar irradiation to improve energy efficiency, reduce heat gain, and provide desired color control, leading to more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. SunDensity's solutions address inefficiencies in photonic processes by tailoring the light spectrum to better match the underlying device or system.
Target Audience
SunDensity serves solar module manufacturers seeking to improve the efficiency and power density of their products, as well as architects, building owners, and glass manufacturers aiming to enhance energy efficiency and solar control in buildings.
Features
- Photonic Smart Coatings (PSC) that convert various light wavelengths into the optimum wavelength for energy conversion
- Perovskite Photovoltaic (PPV) coatings that efficiently absorb high-energy photons in the Ultra Violet spectrum
- Low-Emissivity (Low-E) coatings that "downshift" higher energy ultraviolet light into infrared light
- Tandem cell technology that combines perovskite layers with silicon cells for increased energy capture
- Customizable coatings for architectural glass to balance ultraviolet/infrared light rejection and visible light transmission
- Advanced R&D facilities equipped with slot-dye coaters, fluorometers, solar simulators, ellipsometers, and more
- Coatings designed to increase the stability of perovskite solar cells