Michelle Bennett of Cleantechnica.com with the latest on solar concentrators coupled to solar panels: “We already know that concentrated solar power (CSP) is shaking things up in the solar industry. A subset within the industry is turning up the heat. “Extreme” Concentrated solar magnifies intense sunlight onto a solar cell, at temperatures that could melt it, to boost efficiency for less money.” and “Sunrgi hopes to bring their product to market in about a year, so we’re not talking about pipe dreams. These guys are serious, and they’re out to make some money at 5 cents/kwh. But fortunately for us all, this technology is not new, and Sunrgi is not the first to point a magnifying glass at a solar panel. The Aussies beat us to it.”
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May 12, 2008 at 3:15 am
Just saw your post at Hugg.com.
It would be great if this technology will be valid and the sooner the better but we have to see it working commercially.
May 12, 2008 at 8:19 am
Certainly true. It may end up being more-suited to large installations, or it may not work well enough for the marketplace, but I think it is important to see this kind of innovation continuing to appear. Anything that helps drive solar power forward in the US will help encourage distributed, personal systems and cleaner energy of all kinds, I believe. Thanks for the comment!
May 12, 2008 at 8:57 am
I know that GG&E (the Australian co.) already has their product on the market. They’ve even set up “franchises” around the world, and they’ve placed some impressive orders for high-quality solar panels. I just wish their website provided more information.
May 12, 2008 at 9:06 am
PS:
The Korean website (http://www.essystem.kr/) is an excellent example of Korean marketing culture. I assume the swirly animation represents “cute” solar energy.
May 12, 2008 at 9:26 am
Thanks Michelle!