HYBRID SOLAR MODULE
One of the most exciting developments in solar technology to date is the Hybrid Solar Module. This unit combines the functions of both a thermal solar collector and PV module, providing heating, cooling and electricity to a facility all at the same time.
The module appears similar to other solar panels except that it is fitted with a steel trough on the back that provides a heat-transport fluid system. By transporting the heat away from the solar cells, it cools them down and allows them to produce at least 30% more electrical output. That heat is then used to generate hot water and heating support for the building. Hot water generated during the day can be stored and tapped into during the cool night hours. If required, the solar thermal water circulation can also be used during the winter months for snow removal and de-icing of the modules, a safer alternative than manual removal.
Benefits of the Combination PV-THERM Module

• Provides 180 watts of electrical power plus an increase of up to 30% by cooling down the solar cells. This is particularly beneficial during the summer, when high temperatures can cause PV modules to lose power and produce less voltage.
• Provides at least 720 Watts of therm/heating power (hot water at 140° to 160° F). This provides a comprehensive application spectrum within the field of potable water treatment and heating support
• Packaged in a single unit, the combination PV-therm module is maintenance-free and comes with a two-year product warranty and an electric performance guarantee of 90/80% for 10/25 years.
• The modules have standard certifications including UL-1703, IEC 61250, IEC 61730, CEC, and FSEC.
• The polyurethane frame connecting the steel trough to the photovoltaic laminate ensures optimal durability and product reliability.  
• The Hybrid Solar Module provides five times the energy of traditional solar panels and can meet all of a building’s electrical and thermal needs.

This system can easily be added to existing buildings or used in new construction. It’s designed to distribute the energy day or night, rain or shine. The Hybrid PV-Therm Solar Module is an efficient zero-emission renewable energy option!

CONCENTRATED SOLAR 
Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors to focus a large area of sunlight into a small beam. The concentrated light is then used as a heat source or is directed onto photovoltaic surfaces that convert the light into electric power. Solar concentrators are often mounted on a solar tracker in order to keep the focus point on the cell as the sun moves across the sky.
Our concentrated solar power system is being designed to provide unprecedented thermal and PV performance in extreme climates, generating heat and hot water, electrical power and lighting for everyday and emergency use. This product will be available commercially following a pilot program currently in progress.

SOLAR/GEOTHERMAL AIR CONDITIONING

Traditional air conditioning systems must use large amounts of refrigerant to lower temperatures down to 52 degrees in order to take the humidity out of the air.  Now, there’s another alternative:  a system that uses liquid desiccant membrane to remove the humidity from incoming air, which has been cooled via a geothermal or chill water system; the humidity is then discharged by way of an excess process heat or solar thermal heating coil to the outdoors. The air flow is constant but the volume is controlled by variable frequency drive (VFD) motors.  Temperature and humidity are controlled in a much tighter range and air quality is increased by the constant air flow.  Total system energy costs are lowered by more than 65% compared to standard HVAC systems. 

• Room conditioning controlled by energy management system
• Highly accurate humidity control during heating and cooling, which saves energy
• Highly accurate room temperature control via constant controlled airflow
• System has extremely low noise level due to constant low-pressure air flow (no cycling)
• Dust does not settle because air flow does not stop, resulting in healthier air.

FUEL CELL ENERGY STORAGE
Energy storage has traditionally been the major obstacle to efficient use of electrical energy. Unless you have the capability to store energy in an economical and environmentally safe way, you “use it as you produce it or you lose it.” There are many solutions for energy storage in small amounts via batteries, mainly for use in consumer electronics and industrial tools. However, until now, the storage of industrial large scale power (50KWH to 100MWH) has been economically and environmentally unfeasible. That is changing, thanks to the emergence of energy-storing zinc/bromine fuel cell systems. The system is produced in 50KW modules, which we customize with input from the customer for the most efficient and economic use.

Fuel-cell storage systems offer the following advantages:

• Very high energy density (three times higher than lead acid batteries)
• Load leveling capability for an electrical utility or renewable central plant, eg. solar or wind farm.
• 100% deep discharge without system degradation
• 13000 full discharge cycles with proper maintenance (28-35 year life)
• Footprint is 15 times smaller than lead acid battery systems
• Environmentally friendly
• 66% efficient (34% turns into heat usable for building heating/cooling applications)
• Economically priced (cost effective return on investment, depending on use)
• Provide seamless power to a facility during a blackout until the generators kick in (uninterrupted power systems are critical in certain industrial settings)
• By charging during off-peak hours (night time) and using the energy during peak hours (daytime), fuel cells reduce the gap of power demand and “level” the power load.

FINANCING RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES

These technologies can be obtained through a variety of financial arrangements, some requiring little or no upfront capital. For more information about direct purchases, leases and power purchase agreements, as well as government programs that can help fund renewable energy projects, please click here.