Between 2012 and 2020, Dr. Ruben Hünig conducted research at KIT and ZSW Stuttgart on bionically inspired anti-reflection structures. Natural models such as flower petals served as the basis to specifically couple light into solar cells and thus minimize reflections. This research laid the foundation for today's anti-glare technology from Phytonics.

In 2022, Phytonics focused on the further development and optimization of the technology for use on full-size solar modules. Initial pilot projects were successfully implemented, and the technological properties – especially glare reduction and light yield – were validated in the field. At the same time, the foundation for the later market entry was laid.

In 2023, Phytonics completed the first successful pilot project: the roof of a hillside residential building in Saarland was glare-free. Thanks to the special surface structure of the coating, disturbing reflections could be significantly reduced and neighborhood peace restored – a crucial step for the social acceptance of PV systems in sensitive locations and an important milestone on the path to market maturity.