Today, solar energy accounts for only 3.4% of the total electricity supply in the U.S. and the main barrier to solar adoption is its high cost.

A key factor in determining the cost of solar energy is the efficiency of the panels.

However, silicon technology has matured and the room for improvement is becoming increasingly limited, with any new upgrade only leading to small power gains on the scale of 1%.

Heliotrope’s solution is a coating that transforms sunlight to increase silicon panel efficiency.

Heliotrope’s proprietary coating converts wasted ultraviolet (UV) light into usable near-infrared (NIR) light, thereby improving the panel performance by 8% to 15%. This power gain is equivalent to an entire decade of industry progress.

By reducing solar costs and generating more green energy, our technology enhances manufacturer competitiveness and makes solar energy more affordable for consumers. This dual impact supports broader adoption of solar power, driving a shift away from fossil fuels and contributing to global decarbonization goals.