Sunbooster Secured European Patent for Vertical PV Fences
The technology aims to shift solar generation toward morning and evening peaks.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Energy
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Sunbooster has secured a patent across 18 European Union member states for its vertical photovoltaic fence slats. This commercial technology allows users to replace existing privacy fencing with bifacial solar strips.
Why it matters
Vertical mounting shifts solar generation toward the morning and late afternoon, addressing the supply-demand mismatch inherent in roof-mounted south-facing systems. The move signals an effort to integrate power generation into existing urban and residential infrastructure.
The bifacial PV strips utilize p-type monocrystalline cells with a conversion efficiency of 22.8% and an IP67 rating. The 2-meter strips output 62 W, while 2.5-meter strips generate 79 W, with maximum system voltages of 50.16 V and 63.84 V, respectively.
The players
Sunbooster
An Austrian renewable energy firm developing vertical photovoltaic infrastructure for residential and commercial integration.
The details
Bifacial PV strips are designed to slide into existing fence panels, effectively replacing standard privacy slats. These components are connected using MC4 connectors—a standardized electrical connector used to connect solar panels—located on the bottom strip. By mounting the modules vertically, the system captures sunlight during lower sun angles in the early morning and late afternoon hours.
Timeline
October 10, 2026: Official publication date of the technology details.
The Tech Race
This development represents a shift toward vertical PV integration, which competes with traditional rooftop arrays by maximizing output during non-peak solar hours. It follows the pattern set by the standard rooftop silicon photovoltaic panel by diversifying the orientation of solar harvest.
Residential installers in France can currently purchase 2-meter strips for €619 or 2.5-meter strips for €719. Performance in the field has been demonstrated at a 3.7 kW installation in Aix-en-Provence.
The takeaway
Vertical solar fencing offers a distinct temporal advantage for energy production over conventional roof-mounted arrays. Watch for the expansion of Sunbooster’s retail distribution network across the 18 EU member states covered by their patent.
Further reading
Explore more about the future of infrastructure in our Energy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by pv magazine International.
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