July 7, 2005
Photo: Direct Global Power
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July 7, 2005 Photo: Direct Global Power |
"To date, little attention has been given to
optics technologies in solar module R&D. Our products will change that, as
we show how our holographic technology can impact solar module output and
application."
- George Mignon, PST's Chief Operations Officer.
Niskayuna, New York [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] A new company believes holographic technologies might be next promising frontier for increasing energy efficiency from solar photovoltaic modules.
Direct Global Power (DGP) has formed a subsidiary, Prism Solar Technologies,
in a joint venture with the inventors of a unique holographic photovoltaic (PV)
technology which the company says can dramatically reduce the amount of solar
cells required in a PV module.
DGP has joined forces with Genesis Solar LLC (GSL) of Tucson Arizona to
manufacture a new solar module that incorporates its patented holographic planar
concentrator (HPC) technology. Prism Solar Technologies, Inc. (PST) has secured
seed financing and has begun working on second-generation prototypes of this
technology approach.
The company is currently raising additional financing from strategic investors
and evaluating several potential manufacturing sites. PST expects to begin
manufacturing in 2006. DGP's President Rick Lewandowski will serve as PST's
President and Chief Executive Officer.
Direct Global said the holographic module technology is "cell-neutral"
and can spectrally select the desired portion of sunlight allowing for
"cooler" solar cell operation while maintaining an increased power
output by concentrating specific solar wavelengths unto the cells.
Through passive tracking, HPC products can achieve higher output in the morning
and late afternoon while reducing the amount of expensive silicon necessary in a
module, according to the company.
The technology, initially developed by principals of GSL working with a major
specialty glass and curtain-wall manufacturer, has the potential to not only
lower the price of PV modules, but also enjoys aesthetic characteristics.
Prism Solar also intends to use the technology with bifacial cells that will
create additional price reductions by utilizing the backside of solar cells.
"This technology that will cause solar energy to "sling-shot"
over other renewable energy options" said an optimistic George Mignon,
PST's Chief Operations Officer. "To date, little attention has been given
to optics technologies in solar module R&D. Our products will change that,
as we show how our holographic technology can impact solar module output and
application."
PST will also work with the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) on its
advanced optics technology.
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