Increasing the efficiency of solar panels
Cambridge Photon Technology (CPT) is developing next-generation advanced materials designed to increase the performance of existing silicon solar panels by as much as 15%.
The patented photon multiplier material is the only technology of its kind that integrates seamlessly into existing photovoltaic modules without the need to change the production process, meaning manufacturers can realise performance improvements quickly and at scale.
How does it work?
The photon multiplier material works by splitting and therefore increasing the number of infrared photons (light particles) that hit a solar panel, harvesting more solar energy and boosting the performance of silicon photovoltaic modules.
Increased
performance
Increases efficiency of any silicon solar panels by up to 15%
Seamless
integration
No need to change manufacturing processes
Increased
ROI
Increased for solar manufacturers and owners
Environmentally
friendly
No risk of heavy metal leaching
CPT in action
Meet the team
Cambridge Photon Technology, a spin-off from the University of Cambridge, has a diverse and experienced leadership team made up of some of the most acclaimed scientists in the UK.
Dr Claudio Marinelli
CEO
Prof. Hugo Bronstein
Head of Materials Development
Dr Stephanie Montanaro
Senior Scientist - Team Leader
Prof. Akshay Rao
CSO
Dr Jurjen Winkel
Principal Scientist
Dr Troy Bennett
Senior Scientist
Adrian Watson
CFO
Dr Simon Dowland
Principal Scientist
Dr Jordan Shaikh
Senior Scientist
Chris Rider
Technical Director
Dr Anastasia Leventis
Senior Scientist - Project Manager
Industry recognised
CPT has already won multiple awards and grants from some of the most respected authorities in its field.
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