Engineering Better Solar for a Sustainable Future
We are Hybrid Energy Solutions, a research-driven engineering company dedicated to developing sustainable technologies that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and long-term performance of solar energy in high-temperature regions.
We aim to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world deployment by developing energy technologies that are scientifically robust, industrially scalable, and environmentally responsible. Through international collaboration, field validation, and a strong focus on lifecycle performance, our goal is to contribute practical solutions that support long-term energy resilience and the global transition to clean energy.
Solar panels lose efficiency where energy is needed most.
Solar photovoltaic systems suffer significant performance losses as operating temperatures rise. In high-irradiance regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, elevated module temperatures reduce voltage, lower energy yield, accelerate material degradation, and increase the cost of energy over the system lifetime.
As global deployment of solar PV expands into hotter climates, overheating has become one of the most critical and under-addressed barriers to reliable, affordable renewable energy.
A proven passive cooling solution for hot-climate solar PV.
Hybrid Energy Solutions has developed an advanced passive cooling heatsink that integrates directly with the rear of solar PV modules. The system enhances natural heat dissipation without consuming additional power, moving parts, or operational complexity.
The technology has been designed, optimised, fabricated, and field-tested through an Innovate UK–funded international research programme, demonstrating measurable performance improvements under real-world conditions.
Designed for scale. Built for sustainability.
The heatsink system is engineered for industrial scalability using cost-effective aluminium extrusion processes. Life-cycle assessment demonstrates that incorporating recycled aluminium significantly improves environmental performance while supporting circular-economy principles.
Localised manufacturing, simplified installation, and long operational lifespan enable rapid deployment across emerging and established solar markets alike.
From simulation to field deployment.
Our flagship StegoSolar project progressed from computational modeling and laboratory optimization through to prototype fabrication and in-service field testing in Nigeria.
Thermal simulations, real-time environmental monitoring, and comparative performance analysis confirmed the impact of temperature on voltage stability and energy output, and validated the effectiveness of passive cooling as a low-cost, scalable solution.
Building the next generation of hot-climate solar systems.
Hybrid Energy Solutions is moving from research validation into early commercial deployment, translating proven passive cooling technologies into market-ready solar systems for high-temperature environments.
The intellectual property associated with this technology is currently in the patent application and processing stage, covering core design features and manufacturing methods as the solution progresses toward commercial adoption.
In parallel, we are partnering with manufacturers in the Middle East to establish scalable, cost-effective production pathways aligned with our quality and sustainability requirements.
Collaboration Partners
Hybrid Energy Solutions operates through a strong international network of academic, industrial, and testing partners to advance renewable-energy technologies from research through to early commercial deployment.
Our collaborations span the UK, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, ensuring technical depth, real-world validation, and scalable manufacturing pathways.
Innovate UK
Role: Public Funder & Innovation Support (UK)
Innovate UK has supported Hybrid Energy Solutions through competitive government funding, including a £300k award for the StegoSolar project. This funding enabled the design, fabrication, and field validation of passive solar-cooling technology, accelerating its progression to TRL 6 and supporting commercial readiness.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS)
Role: Environmental Monitoring & Data Analysis (Nigeria)
UDUS contributes expertise in environmental data collection, climate analysis, and interpretation of long-term system performance. The university supports assessment of thermal behaviour, degradation patterns, and regional adaptation strategies.
London South Bank University (LSBU)
Role: Thermal Modelling, LCA & Systems Engineering (UK)
LSBU provides advanced expertise in heat-transfer modelling, life-cycle assessment (LCA), and performance optimisation. The university supports numerical simulations, environmental impact analysis, and validation of passive cooling concepts under realistic operating conditions.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Role: Solar Research, Coatings & Scientific Validation (Saudi Arabia)
KFUPM provides advanced academic leadership in solar-energy research, materials science, and thermal analysis. The university supports optimisation of passive cooling designs and development of SiO₂-based hydrophilic coatings tailored for desert environments.
Loughborough University
Role: Mechanical Engineering, Structures & Optimisation (UK)
Loughborough University contributes expertise in mechanical systems, structural integration, and experimental validation. The team supports optimisation of heatsink geometry, airflow performance, and system durability, ensuring engineering robustness and scalability.
Gulf Renewable Energy Laboratory (GREL / GulfRL)
Role: Testing, Certification & Standards Compliance (Saudi Arabia)
Gulf Renewable Energy Laboratory supports independent testing, performance benchmarking, and certification alignment with IEC and regional standards. Their role ensures reliability, safety, and regulatory readiness for commercial deployment.
NASENI Solar Energy Limited (NSEL)
Role: Prototype Fabrication & Field Testing (Nigeria)
NASENI Solar Energy Limited supports local fabrication, assembly, and real-world field testing of solar PV systems integrated with passive cooling technologies. NSEL enables validation under high-temperature African conditions and provides critical deployment data.
Manufacturer (Azeem Engineering Works)
Role: Precision Manufacturing, Scale-Up & Cost-Optimised Production
Azeem Engineering Works (AEW) is a specialised manufacturing company based in Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan, established in 2002, with over two decades of experience in precision engineering and industrial production. AEW provides end-to-end manufacturing capabilities, supporting the transition of research-validated designs into scalable, export-ready products.
Technical Consultancy
Hybrid Energy Solutions provides specialist technical consultancy in renewable energy systems, supporting organisations across research, development, deployment, and early commercialisation stages.
Our consultancy is grounded in hands-on engineering experience, government-funded research delivery, and real-world field validation. We work closely with clients to assess technical feasibility, optimise system performance, and reduce technical and commercial risk in challenging operating environments.
Our consultancy expertise includes:
Solar PV system performance analysis and optimisation
Thermal management and passive cooling strategies
Feasibility studies and technology readiness assessment (TRL)
Support for grant-funded R&D projects and innovation programmes
Design-for-manufacture and scale-up planning
Technical input for commercialisation and deployment strategies
We offer independent, evidence-based guidance tailored to each project, helping clients make informed decisions that improve reliability, affordability, and long-term system performance.
Manufacturing Partnership
Hybrid Energy Solutions works in partnership with Azeem Engineering Works (AEW), a precision manufacturing company based in the Middle East, to support the transition of our research-developed designs into scalable, cost-effective, and export-ready products.
AEW provides manufacturing expertise across metal fabrication and component production, supporting prototype refinement, production planning, and early commercial scale-up. This partnership enables Hybrid Energy Solutions to align engineering design with practical manufacturing capability, quality control, and cost efficiency as we progress toward commercial deployment.