Photovoltaic Thermal systems. Electricity and thermal energy from the same panel.
 
 

Our Mission:

To capture the thermal energy produced by solar PV panels, increase the electrical efficiency of the PV panels and lengthen their lifespan, all whilst improving your return on investment and achieving a sustainable future sooner.

The need for thermal energy in our buildings and industry is continuous and demanding. A large percentage of energy for a building can be directly attributed to heating.  Solar PV is becoming more cost effective and its use is increasing, however, it takes up valuable roof space. The Coolsheet™ addresses this issue by capturing some of the thermal energy that would otherwise be lost and wasted from the PV module. 

The Coolsheet™ is a heat exchanger panel that converts a solar PV module into a solar hybrid PV thermal (PVT) collector. It can be fitted behind the majority of full cell or half-cell PV modules without the use of tools or adhesive. By capturing the thermal energy the Coolsheet™can cool and improve the efficiency of the PV module. Perfect when used for direct pool heating or in combination with HVAC systems.

 
 
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Our Goal:

To provide a cost effective way of harnessing the thermal energy produced by regular solar PV modules.

On a sunny day in Australia, a single solar panel can generate 1.5-2kWh’s of electrical energy. Depending on the solar panel and local conditions, this equates to 12-15% efficiency, which takes into account some of the losses due to the PV panel being hot.

Solar panels actually absorb a considerable amount of energy in the form of heat, and thanks to the Coolsheet™, this energy can now be harnessed. In fact, the amount of thermal energy captured can be over 5kWh’s thermal per day per Coolsheet™.