Vertical Bifacial Solar Panels with Reflector Technology

VectHor^®
More Power When It Matters

+42%

Energy

+49%

Revenue

Wind tunnel tested

-30%

Cost of Energy

Rejects excess heat

*Metrics have been experimentally verified using data from actual installations. The benchmark conventional installation is a 20° south-facing bifacial system at the same location. Revenue is calculated using measured production data and electricity price curves.

The Solar Challenge

Producing
More Power When It Matters

Current photovoltaic (PV) technology faces two challenges:

The scarcity of the solar resource during winter, early in the morning, and late in the afternoon
The oversupply of solar electricity at noon on sunny days

Both challenges can be addressed with photovoltaic (PV) systems optimized for low solar elevation angles, such as VectHor^®

How do we do it?

Conventional photovoltaic solar trackers turn the solar panel towards the sunlight — we turn the sunlight towards the solar panels.

VECTHOR^® (VErtical CollecTor with HOrizontal Reflectors) combines east-west bifacial vertical solar panels and specially designed reflectors with proprietary optics to maintain optimal irradiance without moving parts.

VECTHOR^®'s
unique advantages

Higher energy yield and profitability

Produces more and when electricity is most valuable, leading to lower energy costs and a higher return on investment

Lower maintenance and longer service life

No moving parts, less degradation by UV exposure and improved radiative and convective cooling

Higher sustainability

Reduces carbon footprint and urban heat island effect

A spin off from the Spanish National Research Council

Support from European, national, and regional public funds.
Grantee of the NEOTEC program of the Center for the Development of Industrial Technology of the Spanish government (CDTI).
Project CPP2022-009836 funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 and by the European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR.
Future Voltaics S.L. has received a grant in the amount of €42,944.00 from Madrid City Council for the implementation of the investment project entitled “IND_2025_022”. The grant was awarded under the public call for grants aimed at promoting, supporting, and revitalizing industry and related services in the city of Madrid for the 2025 financial year, managed by the Directorate General of Economy of the Department of Economy, Innovation and Finance.

Certifications & Memberships:
European Innovation Council (EIC) Seal of Excellence awardee, and recipient of the Sello de Pyme Innovadora (Innovative SME Seal) and ENISA Certification, granted by the Spanish Ministries of Science, Innovation and Universities, and Industry and Tourism, respectively. Member of the European Solar Industry Alliance (ESIA), and hosted by Factoria Industrial of the Madrid city local government.

Investors

Success Stories

Discover the stories of success by FutureVoltaics

FutureVoltaics Factory Installation in Madrid

Using the commercial version of our VECTHOR® system, the initial performance achieved a 31% higher energy output and 48% increase in revenue, compared to the conventional 20º bifacial south-facing system. The advantages are even more pronounced when compared to 10º east-west solar systems (70% higher energy output), which are the mainstream competitors in Spanish rooftops.

Collaboration with Soltec: External Testing and Validation

Soltec played a pivotal role in supporting innovation, enabling FutureVoltaics to externally validate its technology in a real-world setting. The tests demonstrated that VECTHOR^® delivers higher energy production on sunny days compared to static conventional systems and performs similarly to a tracker, showcasing its ability to provide the benefits of increased energy output without moving parts. The collaboration, conducted in a relevant environment and achieving TRL 6, solidified VECTHOR^®'s credibility as a high-performing innovation in the photovoltaic sector.

Pioneering Development and Testing at IMN-CSIC Solar Facility

Since the formulation of the initial concept of the VECTHOR^® technology in 2019, several new prototypes were developed and tested at the IMN-CSIC experimental solar facility, ensuring rigorous validation of their potential.

One of the most significant milestones came in 2023 with the deployment of a preliminary version (TRL 6) of the VECTHOR^® system on the CSIC rooftop. This setup delivered a 33% higher yearly energy yield compared to the conventional 30º south bifacial solar system.

FutureVoltaics

Innovation in Solar Energy from Science

FutureVoltaics is a spin-off from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).

Our mission is to revolutionize solar energy with VECTHOR^®, a patented new type of groundbreaking solar photovoltaic technology based on east-west vertical bifacial solar panels and specially designed reflectors that produce more power, aligning solar energy generation with demand.

Through our innovative approach, we are paving the way for a more sustainable, economical, and efficient future in vertical solar energy, providing more power when it matters.