FutureVoltaics says it has developed pre-assembled reflector-based vertical rooftop PV systems. The systems are equipped with 175 W heterojunction bifacial solar panels and special reflectors on both sides.
Spanish startup FutureVoltaics, a spin-off from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has developed and launched a pre-assembled, vertical PV system for rooftop applications.
The Vechtor system can be easily installed by unfolding it, with polished and raw metal mirror reflectors. They are arranged in a specially designed pattern on both sides of the dual-sided solar panels.
“We offer our customers a foldable kit with a pre-assembled reflector, structure and solar panels, so installation is extremely easy,” says José María Ripalda, CSIC researcher and founder of FutureVoltaics. pv magazine. “They come in easy-to-install folding units and offer up to 80% more energy performance per solar panel.”
“The special photovoltaic modules have already been certified and we are in the process of certifying and approving the entire system, including structure and reflectors, as regulatory requirements are different in each market,” Ripalda said, without revealing further technical details. “We already have a product that is profitable for our customers and ready to sell, and we are accepting orders.”
Ripalda said the reflectors can be adapted to any installation. “But for now, we want to demonstrate the maximum potential of our idea with an optimal panel for this application, which our supplier manufactures especially for us,” he added.
Since 2020, the company has been testing the solution in real facilities in Madrid, surrounding area, and Murcia, Spain. Orders are now open.
“Vecthor is already available for sale in the pre-commercial phase, as an experimental product for customers wanting to evaluate the technology, and we hope to receive certifications and approvals next year,” Ripalda said.
Vecthor is supported by published European and Global Patents (PCT), owned by the CSIC, but the exclusive marketing license is held by FutureVoltaics, owner of the software and brands, as well as future patents.
FutureVoltaics aims to increase its production capacity by 100 kW this year and by 1 MW in 2026. “Our goal is to have 1 GW installed by 2030,” Ripalda said.
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