Spanish company FutureVoltaics, has developed a launched a pre-assembled, vertical rooftop PV system with unique design
The system can be installed simply by unfolding it, with polished and rough metal specular reflectors. They are arranged in a specially designed patternon both sides of the bifacial solar panels.
The system using 175 W heterojunction (HJT) solar panels and can be installed in an east-west orientation on rooftops with less than 20 degrees of inclination – typically industrial warehouses and large buildings.
"The special photovoltaic modules are already certified, and we are in the process of certifying and approving the entire system, including structure and reflectors, since the regulatory requirements are different in each market," said Ripalda, without revealing any additional technical details. "We already have a product profitable for our customers and ready to sell, and we are accepting orders."
Ripalda said that the reflectors can be adapted to any installation. "But for now we want to demonstrate the maximum potential of our idea with an optimal panel for this application, which our supplier specially manufactures for us," he added.
Since 2020, the company has tested the solution in real facilities in Madrid, the surrounding area, and Murcia, Spain. Orders are now open.
