power panel for green lantern

Solar thermal and photovoltaic electricity

One panel … both PV & Thermal


Photovoltaic (PV Electrical) underperforms due to heat …

Power Panel cools the PV module by removing heat with water and

using it for domestic hot water, heating and adsorption chilling.

Limited roof space ...

Power Panel provides both electricity and solar heat from the same

panel, saving roof space, time and money

Existing solar panels are fragile and difficult …

Through material and process innovation Power Panel is able to make

durable, simple and easy to install renewable technologies.

Solar Technology Opportunity


Untapped Opportunity: Thermal

Space Heating 59%

Water Heating 18%

Appliances 15%

Lighting 5%

Space Cooling 2%

Residential Energy Use:

Home energy use

is up to 80% thermal!59%

18%

2%

And ~18% of home energy is for hot water alone.

A great opportunity to use the sun for not only our electrical, but also thermal energy needs. Power Panel

does both!


Solution - PV & Thermal together• Power Panel produces both Thermal and PV

• Uniform rooftops – choice of color – better aesthetics

• New construction or retrofits

15 ft

28 ft

30 panels : 420 sq ft

Output : 1.2 kW electrical

+ 15 kW thermal


Improved materials & form factor• Maximizes southern facing rooftop solar capture with better form factor

• Increases PV Output with active cooling

• Eliminates corrosion – simpler, automated production

Power Panel Typical Flat Plate Collection


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Flat-plate glazed

Evacuated tube

Solar thermal tile

amorphous-Si PV

Pool heater

PV laminates & shingles

mono & polycrystalline - Si PV

Power Panel allows customers who want Photovoltaic Panels to maximum their investment return by capturing heat at small added cost.


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Power Panel increases PV panel power by cooling PV and capturing the heat for

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PV Efficiency vs. Temperature

DHW Temp (122 degF)

10% gain (more electricity)

Water Cooling = Increased PV Output


Simple Durable - All in one Panel

Flexible …. PV & Thermal or Thermal only

Inexpensive superior insulation … TPO & Molded Foam Enclosure

Lightweight …easy rooftop installation

Simple … only 5 components

Colors to match roof color/texture

Bottom features for enhanced mounting

Scalable …easily replicated manufacturing assembly process 1 Enclosure

2 Fittings

3 PV Panel or Thermal absorber

4 Thermal Glazing

5 Adhesive

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Simplified Installations

Drain-back system – no pressure, no glycol, just water


Simplified Installations

Asphalt shingle roof mounting system


Validated Performance


Thermal Storage Solution (R16)


Proprietary Smart Controls

Automotive grade controller that improves performance and provides greater control and information


Proprietary Smart Web Monitoring


Fully Engineered Solutions


Proven Production Process

High volume, low cost manufacturing in production


Solution


Power Panel leverages American automotive know-how to power an clean energy revolution.

Contact:

Larry R. Anderson

843-617-6002

[email protected]

Power Panel Inc.

powerpanel.com

power panel for green lantern

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