Morphorm
Jul 3, 2023
Morphorm Advances Solar Energy Innovation with DOE Support
Morphorm, backed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is revolutionizing simulation technology to overcome some of the most critical challenges in the solar energy industry. By enhancing photovoltaic (PV) cell efficiency, reducing silver consumption, and improving the reliability of metal contacts, Morphorm is directly addressing the key engineering barriers to next-generation solar technology. Our cutting-edge software optimizes solar cell metal contacts to maximize current collection, enhance efficiency, minimize material usage, and mitigate mechanical stress - driving both performance and cost-effectiveness.
As PV technology advances, manufacturers face relentless cost pressures and increasing demands for higher-efficiency solar cells and modules. Innovation in materials, designs, and manufacturing processes is essential to staying competitive, yet traditional reliability assessments struggle to keep pace. Emerging PV materials and architectures introduce new degradation mechanisms and failure modes that conventional testing cannot effectively diagnose or predict.
Morphorm is setting a new industry standard in engineering simulation technology by accelerating the discovery of degradation-resistant PV modules. Our technology ensures solar panels can withstand extreme environmental conditions, mitigating power degradation risks and reducing financial uncertainty for large-scale solar projects. By enhancing module resilience, we aim to restore insurer confidence in utility-scale PV installations, unlocking greater solar deployment in high-risk regions.
This initiative is a direct extension of Morphorm’s mission to deliver state-of-the-art multiphysics engineering simulation solutions. Our next-generation simulation and optimization platform leverages GPU acceleration and distributed memory parallel computing to power high-fidelity multiphysics simulations with unmatched speed and scalability.
“Morphorm is proud to partner with the Department of Energy to drive a new era of engineering simulation technology,” said Miguel Aguilo, Founder and CEO of Morphorm. “This initiative directly addresses some of the most pressing challenges in the solar PV industry - maximizing efficiency, optimizing material usage for sustainability, and ensuring long-term reliability to support a 50-year operational lifetime.”
With this DOE-backed initiative, Morphorm is not just advancing solar technology, we are helping define its future.
About Morphorm
Morphorm® is an emerging leader in engineering simulation and modeling technologies. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Morphorm is advancing state-of-the-art optimization and simulation technologies to drive product innovation in clean energy, semiconductors, and defense. The company’s pioneering real-time design solutions are setting new industry benchmarks in performance and efficiency. To learn more, visit www.morphorm.com.
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SOURCE: Morphorm