Research & Development

AstralENERGY™ has made millions of dollars of investment into the development of wide spectrum, high output, multi-junction solar cells and our patented NeXTGEN Interconnection System.The NeXTGEN System is entirely unique as it achieves a much lower cost of production with higher accuracy and cell level control by printing the internal electrical interconnections directly on the internal structural glass of the panels. The advantage of this is that we may then employ distinct controls using embedded microcontrollers to provide much greater ability to eliminate shading, localized hot spots, and have complete control over the active output or bypass of the panel.It also eliminates issues with birds, rodents and other animals that would nest, often stripping the interconnecting wires and creating electrical problems that can cause catastrophic failures.

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Wide spectrum multi-junction cells allow the more efficient conversion of energy over a greater spectral range, generating electrical energy even on cloudy and rainy days because they not only work on the visible light spectrum but, from infrared to ultraviolet. Many other companies have focused on making changes on the ingot level but, we are convinced that an amalgamation of technologies using amorphous coatings to dope base wafers results in higher electron exchange levels thereby allowing for a more continuous output and much greater conversion range. Continuing work on this new Solar PV Technology will keep AstralENERGY™ at the forefront of innovation while also helping to create a better, more sustainable power system.Our commitment to R&D is an important part of our future and success.