Canadian solar product developer ISP Solar introduced its breakthrough ‘Intensifying Solar Panels’ at Intersolar in San Diego, California, today.
ISP’s patented panel-level intensifying solar technology incorporates conic mirrors that “intensify the sun’s rays 20-times.” ISP modules then require just 1/20th of the PV cells of traditional panels to deliver the same performance. The tracking mirrors are encapsulated in the panels.
The ISP module incorporates single-junction monocrystalline silicon with improved collector resistance, a large bus conductor and conic reflective troughs. The module system is ideal for commercial rooftops and utility-scale installations
“Our goal is to make solar panels both more affordable and greener. By breaking the affordability barrier, we will deliver a faster return on investment for anybody considering renewable energy,” said ISP’s co-CEO and product inventor Raja Singh Tuli.
“Developed over four years of research and covered by multiple patents, ISP’s technology will help drive down the cost of solar energy and accelerate its adoption,” said ISP Solar’s Co-CEO, Suneet Singh Tuli. “Our work on making the world’s most affordable internet access devices led us to see how important an affordable energy supply is, and how that remains an enormous challenge for too many of the world’s people. We have rededicated ourselves to solving that problem by cutting the cost of solar power in half.”
ISP modules come with a full 25-year performance and equipment guarantee.
The product is expected to begin delivery in the summer of 2020.
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19 months ago my wife and I left Niagara falls Ontario for an off the grid lifestyle change , best thing we did , not as expensive as one might think propane fridge , propane direct vent furnace , wood stove and most importantly solar power , so any and all improvement in solar and wind energy is a step in the right direction !!! , So take the step as an individual as it’s the only way to make a difference , but most of you are to scared to give up the convenience of being able to have what you want when you want it , grow up the time is NOW
If in fact it will reduce costs 50%, and that is passed on, it should be a real game changer. Solar is already knocking on the door of gas and nuclear. This should clinch it.
Considering the adverse effects of climate change on our planet recently, I believe this is going to a giant leap of faith into make earth greener and cleaner.
Really!
Try common sense only!
Using mirrors to intensify light which used as far back as the building of the pyramids and probably before.
I call it common sense learning from our past and applying it , to make our future better.