About Us

About Us


The nVizix solar cell array technology will revolutionize applications of solar cells. The flexibility, high efficiency, low weight, radiation resistance and long lifetime will enable widespread ground and space-based applications. We estimate an efficiency approximately 2x that of single junction crystalline silicon, and costs approximately half that of Silicon.

The learning curve associated with cost-efficient manufacturing and tooling for existing hermetically sealed flat panel displays should lead to mass production of solar panels for a wide variety of energy conversion applications on earth and on mobile systems especially where space is at a premium. Applications range from handheld devices (mobile phones), wearables (smart watches), automotive (hybrid and electric solar-powered cars), to small rooftop and solar farm applications. Platforms heretofore not practical because of low efficiency (such as solar powered smart phones and solar cars) will be enabled.


Development and Marketing Steps

  • Experimental proof of principle for the targeted regime of operation – laboratory test completed
  • Proof of Principle – completed through NASA Phase I SBIR
  • Microcell prototype – initial development started through NSF Phase I SBIR awarded December 2016
  • Maintain and enhance IP protection
  • Selection and focus on initial application
  • Technology Licensing and/or Manufacturing Plan
  • Strategic partnership(s)

Achievements To Date

  • Patent filed (US)
  • Experimental proof of principle for the targeted regime of operation
  • NASA Phase I SBIR Completed: Light-Weight, Flexible, High Efficiency Vacuum Photo-Thermo- Voltaic Solar Cells
  • National Science Foundation Phase I SBIR Awarded December 2016:
    A Radical New Alternative to Semiconductor Photodiodes

Product Development Strategy

  • Phase 1: Proof of principle (NASA SBIR) - International IP protection
  • Phase 2: Development and optimization of small cell prototype - (initial development started through NSF Phase I SBIR awarded December 2016)
  • Phase 3: Mobile device cell
  • Phase 4: Rootop panel
  • Phase 5: Licensing and/or manufacturing