The rush for green gold never stops. And this time we are surprised by Maxun, a Canadian company that aims to redesign the rules of solar energy with its cogeneration systems.
Basically, Maxun conceived of photovoltaic modules tailored for flat roofs that promise an increase in production of more than 50% compared to traditional methods. A goal that seemed far away until recently, but this iPyramid-1P, the first dual-axis solar tracking system for flat roofs, reminds us that nothing is impossible in the future of solar.
Cogeneration, a step ahead
The iPyramid-1P is a sort of Swiss army knife of solar energy: it not only generates electricity, but also produces heat. It uses special solar cells similar to those found on satellites, and a particular type of glass that concentrates sunlight to increase its intensity.
It's like putting a turbo on the engine of a photovoltaic system: the result is energy production up to 3,5 times higher to that of a traditional system.
The secret is in the double axis
The amazing results I mentioned would be unthinkable without Maxun's two-axis tracking technology. With its ability to automatically follow the movement of the sun, this cogeneration system has uncommon efficiency.
The electricity produced can be stored in batteries to be used 24/7, and the same obviously applies to the heat, which can be stored in special thermal solutions.
A universe of applications
The possible uses of the iPyramid-1P? Almost infinite. From homes to condominiums, from hotels to hospitals, from schools to universities. And it doesn't end here: textile, food, pharmaceutical industries. Even laundries could benefit from this cogeneration system.
The future that many are dreaming of, a time in which solar energy is within everyone's reach, seems ever closer.
