The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) and Anabond Ltd., an organization manufacturing adhesives and sealants, have introduced a technology-transfer agreement for subsequent era solar cell encapsulants that will improve the efficiency, sturdiness, and effectivity of the cells.
This polymer encapsulant has been patented and purpose-built for subsequent era solar cells, mentioned Okay. Ananthanarayanan of Chemistry Department of SRMIST, who headed the staff of scientists that developed the product.
“Encapsulants do to solar cells what tempered glass does to mobile phone display,” Prof. Ananthanarayanan instructed reporters on Monday. They defend solar modules from ultraviolet radiation, moisture, mud, and environmental stress. The product developed by SRMIST might be used on next-generation solar modules like Silicon Perovskite Tandem solar cells or Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon). “A better encapsulant improves the lifetime of the solar panel, bringing down the electricity costs,” he added.
While not committing to a timeline for the product’s market introduction, M. Rajan, Managing Director, Anabond, mentioned that his firm will now should scale up manufacturing, convert the liquid encapsulant into a movie, positive tune the casting course of, and verify its business viability.
Licensing agreement
The licensing agreement consists of ₹1 crore upfront cost for the patent, adopted by a royalty association for seven years linked to annual turnover, mentioned R. Ananth Kumar, Head of Technology Transfer Office, SRMIST. The TTO, he mentioned, has facilitated 17 technology transfers however this was the primary time a royalty association was initiated with the business companion.
C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRMIST, P. Sathyanarayanan, Pro Chancellor (Academics), SRMIST, Shantanu Patil, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, SRMIST, and M.S. Abraham, Joint Managing Director, Anabond, additionally spoke on the occasion.
Published – March 10, 2026 12:32 am IST