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Notes from our research and projects: how VectHor works, what we measure, and why timing matters in solar energy.
kWp or m²: how to compare solar installations on an industrial roof
kWp or m²? The metric that decides a solar installation's profitability is NPV. On a 1,500 m² roof in Madrid, VectHor installs less power but delivers the highest net profit…
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VectHor: a solar tracker with no moving parts
VectHor is a vertical bifacial PV system with reflectors that works like a solar tracker with no moving parts: between 40% and 60% more energy and over 70% more revenue…
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Soiling
When we clean VectHor photovoltaic systems we observe an interesting pattern: the energy yield of VectHor increases with cleaning, but the change is much less noticeable…
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History of bifacial technology
Bifacial solar cells now hold more than 90% market share, and their origin traces back to the efforts of Antonio Luque around 1976…
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The price of solar panels
The price of solar panels has dropped from €3,320/kW in 2008 to under €100/kW by mid-2025. Prices began ticking up slightly in early 2026…
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The Value of Solar Energy and Timing: More Power When It Matters
The value of solar energy is not defined only by how much electricity is produced, but also by when it is produced…
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Duck curve
As the world transitions to an energy model based on renewable sources, new challenges are emerging in how we manage the electricity grid…
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FutureVoltaics wins first place in the Colmeia Collaborative Innovation Program for driving the energy transition in Matosinhos with the VectHor project
Last May, FutureVoltaics won first place in the Colmeia Accelerator, an initiative promoted by Galp, Fundação Galp, and the Municipality of Matosinhos…
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