OMNIDIRECTIONAL
anti-reflection
TECHNOLOGY
ANTI-REFLECTION
Super-transmission
for all wavelengths at all angles
Edgehog invisible glass technology takes a unique structural approach towards anti-reflection.
Unlike conventional anti-reflection coatings (ARC), Edgehog process do not add any foreign material to the surface of the glass, creating a robust durable cover glass substrate.
SELF-CLEANING
Superhydrophobicity
bio-inspired by the lotus leaf
The structured surface of the glass mimics the self-cleaning lotus leaf.
Seen on right half of the glass with Edgehog treatment, water droplets bounce and roll off the surface, removing debris in the process.
HIGHER ENERGY GENERATION
HIGHER ENERGY GENERATION
COVER GLASS for SOLAR PANELS
Edgehog eluminar™ solar glass
Up to 12% annual energy output
Edgehog's unique omni-directional anti-reflection (OAR) surface boosts energy output for any solar panels in any installation orientation.
ENERGY GENERATION ENHACEMENT
COMPARED TO
UNTREATED GLASS
MID-DAY
BEGINNING/ END OF DAY
ANNUAL: optimized installations
ANNUAL: building integrated PV
CONVENTIONAL
THIN-FILM
COATING
2 %
2-5 %
~2 %
Up to 3 %
ELUMINAR™
OMNI-DIRECTIONAL
ANTI-REFLECTION
4-5%
25+%
6-8%
Up to 12%
Edgehog's patented manufacturing process is currently being scaled for commercial production.
IMPACT ON UTILITY SOLAR
Fewer panels required for the same peak power output:
Reduced footprint
and land cost
Lower EPC cost
Lower operation and maintenance costs
5% decrease in LCOE
MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION
Edgehog's eluminar™ glass is an easy choice for any solar panel manufacturer and developer
01 /
COMPATIBLE with all solar cells
02 /
STANDARD panel assembly process
03 /
BENEFITS any architecture and Installation
Edgehog's technology works at the outer edge of the cover glass, making it compatible with any solar cell architecture including silicon cells, thin-film cells, and multi-junction cells.
The anti-reflection treatment is performed between the glass manufacturing and panel assembly and it can be applied at any location involved with those steps. No change in the panel assembly process is required for the eluminar™ glass.
Featuring super-transmission at all angles, eluminar™ glass enhances both mono- and bi-facial panels for both fixed and tracking installations. It performs exceptionally well for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).