# Efficiency-Boosting Solar Panel Covers The Isolight Overlay Channels Solar Rays into Cells By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panel-cover References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/solar-panel-insolight-overlayer-efficiency/45329/) & [insolight.ch](https://insolight.ch/) The solar revolution is in deep need of ways to help further harness the power of the sun, so this Isolight solar panel cover is engineered to do just that. Capable of increasing efficiencies of [solar cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-system1) to almost 100%, the Isolight panel works by channeling solar rays into the cells thanks to the reflective design. The design of the Isolight panel is likened to a shower drain that captures every drop of water rather than being spread around the surrounding area and then captured. This could help to make [solar energy capturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-tracker) more efficient and capable of handling changing sun positions and weather patterns. The Isolight solar panel cover concept was created in part from a grant from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Efficiency-boosting Solar Panel Covers:** Increasing solar cell efficiencies to almost 100%. - **Reflective Solar Panel Design:** Enhancing solar energy capturing capabilities. - **Weather-resistant Solar Energy Systems:** Adapting to changing sun positions and weather patterns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Improving solar energy capturing and storage systems. - **Construction:** Integrating efficient solar panel designs in new buildings and infrastructure projects. - **Automotive:** Developing advanced solar technology for electric vehicles and transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Solar Panel Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipa.md) - [Origami-Inspired Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levante-origami-solar-panel.md) - [Ultra-Thin Solar Panel Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-2.md) - [Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-solar.md) - [Exceptionally Efficient Solar Cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-solar-cell.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Flexible Solar Film Energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heliafilm.md) - [Colored Glass Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-solar-panels.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md)