Our Journey to Innovation
Discover the Story behind Micro-CPV:
Key Features at a Glance
- Precision Sun Tracking: Automatically follows the sun for optimal energy capture.
- Dual-Stage Optics: Concentrates sunlight a thousand times, powerfully and efficiently.
- Eco-Friendly Technology: Reduces environmental impact significantly.
- High-Performance Solar Cells: With over 40% efficiency we are setting new industry standards.
- Robust and Sustainable Design: Built and designed to last for decades and to facilitate recycling.
- Proven and Superior Efficiency: Demonstrated performance with up to 36% efficiency in test modules.
Unpacking Micro-CPV: a Closer Look
- Micro-Scale Innovation: The word micro in micro-CPV highlights the small yet powerful scale of our technology. Unlike traditional solar panels, micro-CPV modules utilize miniature components, combining them into a highly efficient system that maximizes solar energy capture.
- High Concentration: CPV in micro-CPV stands for concentrating photovoltaics. This part of the name reflects our unique method of concentrating sunlight onto a tiny cell area of less than one mm². This approach in combination with our most efficient multi-junction solar cells allows for a significant increase in energy generation efficiency compared to standard solar panels.
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Revolutionary Solar Power: The Micro-CPV Module
Precision Tracking for Maximum Energy Yield
Our micro-CPV module isn’t just a solar panel; it’s a smart energy solution.
Mounted on a two-axis tracking unit, it follows the sun’s path across the sky. This precision alignment means more sunlight hits the panel directly, boosting its power output from the early morning to sunset.
Advanced Optical Technology
Imagine squeezing the power of a thousand suns onto a pinhead.
That’s what our dual-stage optics do.
First, slim Fresnel lenses capture sunlight, focusing it onto tiny glass spheres.
These spheres then concentrate the light further onto minuscule, highly efficient multi-junction solar cells originally developed for satellites in space.
Green Energy, Greener Production
Traditional silicon PV panels require high amounts of energy for the production of high purity crystals which are covering the full area of the module.
Micro-CPV changes the game. Our technology drastically cuts energy consumption due to the 1000-times smaller area of solar cells, making it one of the most eco-friendly energy options available, especially in sunny regions.
Ultra-Efficient Multi-Junction Solar Cells
At the heart of our technology are solar cells, the size of a grain of sand, but mighty in performance. These cells convert over 40% of sunlight into electricity, surpassing the limits of conventional solar technology. This high efficiency means more power and less heat wasted.
Durable and Sustainable Design
We’ve designed our modules to last for decades and then allow easy access for recycling. Encased between two glass plates, the multi-junction solar cells withstand environmental stresses while ensuring optimal performance. The smart design extends to our production process, which is scalable, automated, and leverages existing industrial techniques.
Proven Performance
Our modules aren’t just a promise; they deliver. With efficiencies over 36% under standard test conditions, they outperform standard panels by far, requiring less space to produce more power. In sunny locations, energy yield per module area can be increased by one third.