SolarEX performance is evaluated through site-relevant technical evidence. Outcomes depend on the intersection of climate zone, soiling and contamination profile, UV irradiance availability, cleaning regime, module type and age, application quality, and monitoring method and duration. The project references provide a strong basis for pathway selection, pilot design, and commercial evaluation.

SolarEX presents its project references with explicit evidence-type labeling so that asset owners, engineers, and procurement leads can assess applicability to their own sites.

The Scandinavian Quartz test was conducted in a high-latitude Northern European environment selected specifically to evaluate passive SiO₂ coating performance under conditions of limited UV availability. Quartz was selected as the appropriate pathway because it functions without relying on UV-activation, making it suitable for temperate, low-irradiance climates where UV-dependent coatings may underperform. The controlled comparison pitted coated modules directly against uncoated equivalents under equivalent environmental conditions over a 26-month monitoring period.

The test recorded an approximately 10% output advantage for coated modules within that specific context. Reduced cleaning burden and water consumption were also observed in source framing. The result demonstrates Quartz’s commercial relevance in high-latitude PV environments and supports its positioning as the preferred UV-independent pathway for passive soiling control.

The Titan expert study is the most instrumented reference context in the SolarEX evidence base. Conducted on a UV-sufficient rooftop installation, the study monitored 63 coated modules over 360 continuous days using 15-minute interval data collection — a granularity sufficient to isolate coating contribution from environmental noise across diurnal and seasonal cycles. String-level segmentation enabled differential analysis across three independently monitored circuit paths.

The study recorded an average yield uplift of +5.15% across all coated modules versus matched control modules. String-level results were +5.62%, +5.22%, and +4.62%, reflecting internal variance consistent with rooftop microclimate and application uniformity factors. The study provides validated 360-day evidence for Titan, supporting product evaluation, commercial modelling, and pilot planning in UV-sufficient PV environments.

The Middle East cleanliness reference was conducted in a high-dust, high-irradiance, water-scarce operating environment — conditions representative of utility-scale and commercial installations across the Arabian Peninsula and adjacent arid regions. These environments present significant soiling challenges: fine particulate accumulation is rapid, cleaning water is expensive and operationally constrained, and manual intervention frequency is a key cost driver.

Coated panels in this context demonstrated visibly improved post-rain cleanliness compared with untreated reference panels in the same installation. The hydrophilic surface characteristic of the SolarEX coating facilitated more complete particulate removal during precipitation events, reducing residual soiling visible to field inspection.

SolarEX ROI models translate coating performance into commercial value using defined regional inputs for irradiance, energy price, coating cost, and expected uplift.

How SolarEX Evidence Supports Buyer Decisions

Reference project data supports pathway selection and pilot design. It creates a practical path from documented SolarEX evidence to site-specific scale-up planning. The following four-step pathway describes the recommended transition from reference evidence to actionable, site-validated performance data.

Each step produces discrete deliverables that feed the subsequent phase. Site assessment outputs inform application design; controlled application creates the coated/control differential; performance monitoring generates the site-specific dataset; and evidence review produces a defensible go/no-go recommendation for large-scale deployment. This process is the correct engineering path before significant capital commitment.

A well-designed pilot generates site-specific data that is comparable to reference contexts and defensible to internal and external stakeholders. The following measurement parameters constitute the minimum recommended framework for a SolarEX coating pilot. A complete pilot dataset improves confidence, comparability, and commercial decision quality.

SolarEX welcomes direct technical engagement with asset owners, EPC contractors, O&M operators, and commercial procurement leads. Pilot design review and commercial dialogue are available through the technical team. Response is provided within two business days. Correspondence is accepted in English and Norwegian.