Crystal Energy is now consolidating its transition from research to industry by structuring the next stages of development for its technology. The company is currently raising funds to accelerate its technological research and prepare for the industrialization of electrogenic glazing.
Amount sought: $3 million
Ongoing series: SEED
Startup contact: Frédéric SAUVAGE – frederic.sauvage@crystal-energy.fr
Theme: Renewable energy/environment
Applications: Electrogenic Glass
Partnerships and awards: CNRS, UPJV, ESSILOR. Awards: Biomimexpo Startup Award, Biomimexpo Special Energy Award, Le Point Magazine Inventor Award, Deeptech Connect Startup Award, HDFID Award, REV3 Award
Laboratory: LRCS
Institutions: CNRS/UPJV
Intellectual property: 1 PATENT
Technology
Crystal Energy transforms glass into an invisible source of electricity, without compromising on aesthetics, transparency, or thermal and acoustic comfort. Our technology integrates photoactive pigments invisible to the naked eye into the heart of the material, capable of capturing incident light (infrared) and converting it into electrical energy.
Applications
The potential applications are vast: from glass facades and windows in buildings to connected objects, our technology can transform any glass surface into a discreet source of energy that blends seamlessly into its environment. It thus helps to increase the energy autonomy of everyday electronic devices and built infrastructure.
Benefits
Crystal Energy's technology adds clean energy production directly to the glazing, enabling electricity to be generated throughout the day. By harnessing near-infrared light, it helps reduce buildings' energy requirements and improves their thermal performance. Its low carbon footprint and absence of critical materials make it a sustainable solution capable of significantly reducing emissions associated with energy consumption. Each glass surface thus becomes a discreet and effective lever for decarbonization.
Maturity
Launched in 2012 as part of public research, the project is now based on patented technology, with the first prototypes already manufactured and operational, confirming the feasibility and performance of electro-generative glazing. Work is currently underway to consolidate industrial processes and continue R&D efforts to optimize formulations and integration into glass. The next steps will focus on scaling up, gradual industrialization, and preparing the first commercial applications.
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