Our Breakthrough Technology
Photon Multiplication works by turning unused light into usable power.
We merged organic chemistry, quantum mechanics and nanocrystal science into a world-first, patented material that transforms high-energy photons into silicon-optimised infrared light, boosting panel output by up to 15%.
Our Photon Multiplier is the only drop-in solution for high-efficiency solar panels of its kind.
Increased performance
Increases efficiency of any silicon solar panels by up to 15%
Increased performance
Increases efficiency of any silicon solar panels by up to 15%
Increased performance
Increases efficiency of any silicon solar panels by up to 15%
Increased performance
Increases efficiency of any silicon solar panels by up to 15%
What’s at stake?
As global demand for solar accelerates, the mission is clear: make solar panels more powerful and solar energy cheaper.
At Cambridge Photon Technology, we’re leading the charge with a drop-in innovation that breaks through the efficiency limits of solar:
- Enhanced PV efficiency: higher power output and lower costs to accelerate adoption
- Global green energy upgrade: fewer panels, cheaper energy, less fossil fuels – with a potential 60MT CO₂ saving by 2040
CPT in action
Meet the team
Cambridge Photon Technology, a spin-off from the University of Cambridge, has a diverse and experienced leadership team made up of some of the most acclaimed scientists in the UK.
Dr Claudio Marinelli
CEO
Prof. Hugo Bronstein
Head of Materials Development
Dr Anastasia Leventis
Senior Scientist - Project Manager
Prof. Akshay Rao
CSO
Dr. Ashish Sharma
Technology Innovation Lead
Dr Troy Bennett
Senior Scientist
Adrian Watson
CFO
Dr Jurjen Winkel
Principal Scientist
Dr Jordan Shaikh
Senior Scientist
Chris Rider
Technical Director
Dr Simon Dowland
Principal Scientist
Industry recognised
CPT has already won multiple awards and grants from some of the most respected authorities in its field.
In the news
Cambridge Photon Technology is tackling one of the most crucial global challenges, increasing the efficiency of solar modules. Key to CPT’s breakthrough in photon...
October 2022 saw Cambridge Photon Technology (CPT) attend the International Symposium on Singlet Fission and Photon Fusion (ISPF2) in Italy, where world experts on...
Cambridge Photon Technology will be attending CERAWeek, the foremost global energy conference, in Houston, Texas from the 7th-11th March. CERAWeek, now in its...
Cambridge Photon Technology (CPT) has been chosen as one of a select group of energy technology companies to receive grants from the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF)....
In a testament to the strength of the company's technology and business plan, Cambridge Photon Technology has won new grant funding in two competitions run by Innovate...
CPT's Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Akshay Rao, discussed the company's technology and ambitions in an interview for the latest issue of Chemistry World, the magazine of...
