RJ Kesari News Desk: Canadian startup Reflect10 has developed an innovative photovoltaic (PV) module architecture that enhances the amount of sunlight reaching solar cells, enabling higher energy production with the same panel capacity.

New Solar Technology That Improves Efficiency

According to the company, the new design integrates a light-reflecting internal geometry inside the solar panel. Instead of allowing sunlight to pass through only once, the structure reflects incoming light multiple times within the module.

This process allows more photons to reach the solar cells, improving the panel's overall energy conversion efficiency and increasing electricity generation throughout the day.

Up to 20% More Electricity Without Increasing Wattage

Reflect10 claims that its technology can generate around 20% more daily electricity compared to conventional solar panels while keeping the panel's rated wattage unchanged.

The company also says that during early morning and late evening, when sunlight strikes at lower angles, the new architecture can produce up to 2.66 times more power than traditional PV modules.

Better Performance in Cloudy and Low-Light Conditions

One of the biggest advantages of the Reflect10 design is its ability to perform efficiently even under cloudy skies and low-light conditions.

Because the internal reflective structure directs more available light toward the solar cells, electricity generation remains stronger than that of standard solar panels, even when sunlight is limited.

How Is It Different From Conventional Solar Panels?

Traditional solar panels absorb sunlight only once before converting it into electricity. Reflect10 has redesigned the module so that sunlight is reflected multiple times inside the panel, giving solar cells more opportunities to capture usable energy.

Previously, similar efficiency improvements often required external mirrors, tracking systems, or motorized equipment, increasing installation costs and maintenance requirements. Reflect10 integrates the reflective technology directly into the panel's architecture, eliminating the need for additional hardware.

Higher Daily Energy Generation

For example, a 500-watt solar panel equipped with Reflect10 technology would still be rated at 500 watts, but it could operate near its maximum output for a longer period during the day.

As a result, the panel would generate more total electricity (kWh) over the course of a day without changing its official power rating.

Successful Early Testing

The company has conducted initial testing of the technology in Canada and Morocco. In addition, researchers at the Île-de-France Photovoltaic Institute (IPVF) in France have independently reviewed the concept and reported promising results.

Experts believe the technology could significantly improve electricity generation during morning and evening hours, helping balance power demand and renewable energy supply more effectively.

Patent Process Underway

Reflect10 is currently pursuing international patent protection for its technology.

Rather than manufacturing solar panels itself, the company plans to license its technology to solar module manufacturers worldwide, allowing existing manufacturers to integrate the new architecture into future solar panel designs.