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Matter, Inc. describes a plasmonic technology that can substantially improve the efficiency of thin film solar cells. Simulation results show the technology is capable of increasing short circuit current by almost 50% through enhanced light trapping. The plasmonic structures are robust, scalable to deposit, and enable simultaneous light concentration and charge extraction. An ongoing development cycle aims to optimize coatings and fabricate prototype thin film cells to validate the performance enhancements predicted by simulations.