About

Our deep tech startup has created a brand-new technology to merge nanocoatings with solar panels into photovoltaic systems, thus allowing our customers to gain full control over their solar cells, handle their major deficiencies such as soiling, and combine solar energy with nanotechnology for improved efficiency and more profit. This Greek breakthrough stems from the innovative active self-cleaning surface system, based on a hybrid combination of mechanical vibration and microsized nanofeatures, that removes contaminants from solar modules’ surface by means of an automatic water-saving labor-free process. This hydrophobic coating stops water droplets from sticking to the surface, as the droplets roll off the panels, they also take contaminants with them. These panels proved to be a more efficient alternative to the main competition, the conventional ones, as they do not get covered with mud, dirt, debris, bird droppings, and pollen. Conventional solar panels not only cannot fully utilize the whole area of their surfaces, but also are highly sensitive to soiling according to the latest research developments and articles. Our nanocoatings contain thin layers that function synergistically to support efficiency through specific nanomechanisms and constitute our comparative advantage that differentiates us from the competition worldwide. Our novel technology, in conjunction with our innovative business model, led to 50.000 € sales from the very first two months of our operations.

Solution & Product

Our startup satisfies the rising international need for solar energy and deals with the energy crisis by developing an innovative active self-cleaning surface system, using a combination of mechanical vibration and microsized features, that removes contaminants from solar modules’ surfaces by means of an automatic water-saving labor-free process. The output efficiency of a solar module can be degraded over time by soiling (dust/dirt/mud/pollen/ bird droppings accumulation) on top of the cover glass. We have created a functional prototype and changed the way photovoltaic systems work. We provide a brand-new improved generation of self-cleaning systems with nanocoatings, which are ultra-thin protective layers of nanoparticles, either polymerized in-situ or prior to application, built upon solar panels’ surfaces, that enhance the durability, efficiency, and lifespan of solar cells. We focus on managing the main deficiencies of conventional panels by replacing them with self-cleaning ones.

Innovation & Scalability

The growing demand for renewable-based clean electricity coupled with government policy tax rebates and incentives to install solar panels is the key factor expected to drive the market growth in the coming years. Client preferences are significantly driving market growth as more individuals seek cleaner solutions for their energy needs. As clients become increasingly aware of the benefits of solar energy (new market trend), they are opting for improved efficiency. The public’s growing understanding of solar energy being safer than fossil fuels is forecasted to fuel market expansion. We offer exactly what the global market needs; thus, we have a unique opportunity to unleash the power of our innovative blend of nanocoating and panels. We are totally focused on constantly innovating and expanding our technology into new areas to provide best-in-class self-cleaning panels for a wider range of applications and will strongly increase our revenue with great potential for unprecedented growth and a golden opportunity for combined profit and a major positive impact on the environment. We achieved 10 times bigger revenue (50.000€) than our predictions in the first 2 months of operation, while we opened our first branch in Larissa and created numerous new jobs for Greek experts for our current projects in Greece. Our next branch will be in Athens. As we need bigger funding to go global, financial barriers may delay our vision to revolutionize the global market and become a key player.

Traction & achievements

Milestones: 1.Establishment of our research & development department 2.Design, analysis, and shape optimization of our innovative self-cleaning solar panels with nanocoatings with advanced CAD techniques and finite element analysis 3.We hired our first 18 full-time employees. 4.Cooperation with the leading aluminium industry EXALCO, and highly skilled experts 5.Manufacture of our first series of self-cleaning solar panels with nanocoatings 6.Establishment of our sales department 7.Completion of our first three solar PV panels installation projects 8. 50.000€ sales in our first two months of our operations (10/2024-12/2024) 9. 450.000€ total revenue in 2025 (realistic scenario) Current clients: more than 13 solar PV systems installation projects in numerous cities in Greece (METKA ATE, Terna EnergyStrategic, KIEFER TEK Ltd, DEI, XP ENERGY CONSTRUCTIONS, EXALCO) Partners: strategic cooperation with EXALCO & XP ENERGY CONSTRUCTIONS Mentor: Georgios Kantonias(aluminium mogul,CEO at EXALCO)

Team & Why Us

Our team consists of highly skilled experts in business administration, industrial research, marketing, and social media. Our founder Athanasios Daniel, who is our CEO and the current head of our R&D department, is an expert in startup innovation with multiyear experience and a crucial role for Kantonias Family Office (EXALCO). Our co-founder Alexandros Kantonias is the current head of our sales department, while our co-founder and social media manager Eftychia Daniel is responsible for our marketing plan. It’s worth noting that the 3 shareholders are siblings, thus constituting a well-defined strongly connected and high performing team with excellent communication, complementary roles/skills, high levels of trust, clarity of purpose, passion for research, and vision for innovative self-cleaning solar panels with nanocoatings with Greek signature. Our team, which recently hired 18 full-time employees, is currently working on our current solar photovoltaic systems installation projects.

Funding Needs

300.000,000 euro funding needs to scale up and begin global sales