P2i, the world leader
in liquid repellent nano-coating technology, has teamed up with US based new
technology launch and commercialization specialist, Energy Launch Partners,
to develop its unique business proposition for the solar energy sector.
P2i's revolutionary plasma process dramatically reduces the surface
energy of a material, so that when liquids come into contact with it, they form
beads and simply roll off. When applied to solar cells, P2i's multi-patented
technology can prevent water, frost and dirt from forming on the surface, radically
improving performance. Furthermore, it is extremely durable and has the potential
to extend the range of environments in which solar cell arrays can be deployed.
P2i's nanometer-thin polymer coating is applied in a vacuum chamber
using a special pulsed ionised gas (plasma). It is molecularly bound to the
entire product surface, which means it becomes inseparable from it and extremely
durable. And, because the coating is one thousand times thinner than a human
hair, it is invisible to sight or touch. And, because the application process
is solvent-free and uses only tiny quantities of protective monomer, there is
minimal waste and no adverse impact on the environment. In addition, P2i's
highly flexible platform technology can be optimised to meet very specific functional
requirements, making this a perfect fit for the complex demands of the solar
energy industry.
Ross Harding, Managing Partner and Founder of Energy Launch Partners, comments:
"P2i's ground-breaking technology has vast applications in the solar
energy sector. Renewable energy is a growing market like no other, with constantly
evolving product needs, supply chains and customer requirements. We are hugely
enthusiastic about our new partnership with P2i and the opportunities it presents."
Stephen Coulson, Chief Technical Officer at P2i, said: "Following on
from our recent successes in the consumer electronics market, P2i's nano-coating
technology promises to have the same game-changing impact on the solar energy
sector. Unrivalled in its performance enhancing characteristics and flexibility,
our technology delivers clearly defined benefits and a competitive edge for
manufacturers. Through our collaboration with Energy Launch Partners, we are
in a strong position to maximize the success of our launch into the solar energy
market."