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 impacts significantly.
- High-Performance Solar Cells: With over 44% 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 term “micro” highlights the compact yet powerful nature of our technology. Unlike traditional photovoltaic panels, our micro-CPV modules utilize miniature components with solar cells smaller than 1 mm². Despite their size, our multi-junction solar cells are by far the most efficient way to convert sunlight into electricity.
- High Concentration: CPV stands for Concentrating Photovoltaics – and that’s exactly what makes our technology unique. By concentrating sunlight more than 1000 times onto tiny solar cells, we significantly reduce the need for precious semiconductor material. At the same time, this approach enables the use of premium, highly efficient multi-junction solar cells.
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 harnessing the power of a thousand suns and focusing it onto a single pinhead—that’s the power of our dual-stage optics.
It all starts with ultra-thin Fresnel lenses that capture and direct sunlight onto tiny glass spheres. These spheres further intensify the light, precisely concentrating it onto minuscule, ultra-efficient multi-junction solar cells—originally developed for space satellites.
Green Energy, Greener Production
Traditional silicon PV panels require large 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 1300-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 44% of sunlight into electricity, surpassing the limits of conventional solar technology. This high efficiency means more electric power and less heat energy 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 concentrator standard test conditions, they outperform other 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.