Mumbai Startup's Self-Cleaning Nano-Coating Cuts Solar Water Use By 55%
A Mumbai startup's patented nano-coating — thinner than a human hair — bonds to solar panels, boosting energy output by 4%, cutting water use by 55%, and extending panel life by three years, tackling dust-driven power loss across Indian cities.
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Sector
Urban Development
Solution
Green Infrastructure
Technology
Materials
State of Origin
Maharashtra
Impact Metrics
Solves dust/pollution issues
that drops solar output by up to 30% and costs the industry millions annually
Over 1 million lt
of water saved per MW annually, with a 55% reduction in water used for panel cleaning.
Up to 6%
in electricity generation from coated solar panels.
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