Solarus Sunpower
Solar energy technology systems for professional customers worldwide.
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Solarus Sunpower, established in the Netherlands in 2006, operates within the renewable energy sector with a focus on developing and marketing advanced solar energy systems. The company holds a certification as a B Corp, indicating a business model that balances profit with a material positive impact on society and the environment. A notable milestone includes securing €799.74K through equity crowdfunding in December 2017.
Solarus provides hybrid solar solutions for both residential and industrial clients. The company's business model is centered on the sale and implementation of its proprietary PowerCollector™ technology, which is designed for customers with a high and constant demand for both hot water and electricity, such as those in the hospitality and healthcare industries. These systems can be integrated into existing hot water and electrical infrastructure, aiming to reduce energy costs by up to 40%. The company's revenue is generated from the sale of these comprehensive solar solutions.
The core of Solarus's offering is its hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) solar collectors, branded as the PowerCollector™. This technology combines photovoltaic cells for electricity generation with thermal collection for heating water within a single panel. It is engineered to capture up to 89% of the sun's energy, with 70% as heat and 19% converted into electricity, reportedly making it up to four times more efficient per square meter than conventional photovoltaic panels. The system incorporates several proprietary technologies, including MaReCo (Maximum Reflector Collector), ACC (Active Cell Cooling), and WBT (Winter Boost Technology), to maximize energy output. The panels are designed to be material-efficient, using a reduced amount of silicon and a lightweight composite backbone, which contributes to lower production costs.
Keywords: solar energy systems, hybrid solar collectors, photovoltaic-thermal, C-PVT, renewable power, sustainable energy, energy efficiency, hot water solutions, B Corp, PowerCollector, clean technology, concentrated solar power, solar thermal, energy cost reduction, sustainable hot water, integrated solar solutions, MaReCo, Active Cell Cooling, Winter Boost Technology, green technology