"The MODULES"

MODULE DESCRIPTION

MODULES comprise a variety of structures and light and foldable semi-flexible PV panels. The versatility of the structures make them adaptable in different ways to almost all available locations in both portable and home modes.

Since the panels are based on semi-flexible technology cells, the resulting weight is up to 10 times lighter than traditional ones. In addition, the innovative panels' design is based on 4 separated and foldable pieces, and as a result panels' volume, once folded, is 4 times smaller than traditional ones and can be easily transported by only 1 person under the arm. This makes the transition between operative modes (home and portable) much easier, and reduces installation and maintenance cost up to 40%. 

Triangular and rectangular panels' shapes will be available at user's choice. Though both are valid for home and portable modes, they will offer some advantages depending on the use mode to prioritize.

Self-Supporting Structure for Flat areas

For flat areas, modules comprise semi-flexible panels (in general triangular-shaped) and a patent-protected self-supporting structure with a 2-axes sun tracker that increases performance up to 80%.

Both elements are easily disassembled with no tools and all resulting components are folded in a compact volume that fits in a small suitcase for its transport and storage. 

Watch Assembling and Operation demonstration video ->

For a more permanent use the structure is fixable to ground with simple fixation mechanisms, and include a stow security system based on wind sensors that moves elevation to 90º (panel parallel to ground) when a configurable high wind threshold is detected. This stow system has been already tested in laboratory conditions in a wind tunnel (at VORTEX BLADELESS). The following video demonstrates how it works (NOTE: for the sake of the test stow activation is setup to trigger at just 20km/h and once stow is completed wind speed is increased to tunnel MAX power ~40km/h)

See STOW activation demonstration video ->

Structures for BIPV (Building-Integrated PhotoVoltaics)

When no space in gardens the panels con be used as traditional "rooftop" panels in innovative ways. 

First, the panels (in this case rectangular-shaped) can be adapted to all BIPV environments, like pitched and flat roofs, and façades, by means of an innovative patent-pending solution based on commercial structures with adaptive crossbeams.

The disruptive feature to point out is that, after having performed some preliminary tests in qualified labs, this solution, based on semi-flexible panels 10 times lighter than traditional ones, complies with the highly demanding mechanical resistance of international regulations (IEC61215, IEC 62730), and will be therefore fully certified for use in all the BIPV environments mentioned.

Additional Structures

The frame of the self-supporting structure allow 2 additional cheaper and simpler uses.

First, instead of the full self-supporting structure, a simple tilt adapter can be used attached to the frame just for portable mode. The resulting assembling of the MODULE in just 2 minutes will be very indicated for short-time energy demands in all sort of outdoor conditions. Manual tilt changes are quick and easy and with a wide range of angles.

Second, an additional option for BIPV, this one 100% do-it-yourself, will be the use of the panels directly with the frame of the self-supporting structure and very simple supports. Since the attachment of the frame to the supports is done through manual screws, panels and frames are easily detachable as shown in the following animation:

Watch Additional Structures demonstration video ->