Pioneering Development and Testing at IMN-CSIC Solar Facility

The development of VectHor technology began in 2019 with the creation of an initial concept featuring east-west vertical bifacial solar panels paired with horizontal reflectors (TRL 2). The first prototypes were designed and rigorously tested at the IMN-CSIC experimental solar facility to ensure thorough validation of their performance.

In 2020, the first experimental proof of concept (TRL 3) was successfully built, followed by multiple iterations of prototypes with varying configurations, which were tested and validated at IMN-CSIC between 2020 and 2022 (TRL 4-5).

A key milestone was achieved in 2023 when a preliminary version (TRL 6) of the VectHor system was deployed on the rooftop of CSIC. This setup resulted in a 33% higher annual energy yield compared to a conventional 30º south-facing bifacial solar system, clearly demonstrating the efficiency and energy production advantages of VectHor technology.

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Strategic Partnership: ACOM AgroComponentes

FutureVoltaics entered into a strategic partnership with ACOM AgroComponentes, a leading player in the AgriTech industry, to develop an AgriVoltaic version of the VectHor technology: AgriVectHor

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.

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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.