Global Warming Solutions Hybrid Solar Modules Achieve 85% Combined Energy Efficiency
16 January 2008 - 1:16AM
Business Wire
Global Warming Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GWSO) today announced
successful testing of novel, hybrid (heat and electricity
generation) solar modules created for the LETG (Light Electric
Thermal Generator) project. The combined energy efficiency of the
modules reached values of 85%, even exceeding energy harvesting
efficiency of green plants. The unusually high efficiency of the
LETG modules is achieved using a combination of technologies which
were originally intended for use in industrial strength lasers.
�Several of our technologies were used in the development of
powerful industrial lasers and endured the trials of high
illumination intensities and high temperatures,� said Dr. Alexander
Kornaraki, Chief Operating Officer of Global Warming Solutions.
�The most interesting part of our module is the quantum pump that
separates the heat and the electrical photons of the incident solar
light, and then pumps them over with minimal losses to the
well-defined spectral range that is most effectively converted to
electricity by the solar cells. It is the separation of the quanta
by their energy along with our novel design solutions that allows
us to achieve such spectacular efficiencies of conversion.� The
ratio of electrical energy to heat produced by the LETG modules is
1 to 4 with silicon solar cells and 1 to 3 with gallium arsenide
photovoltaics. Using reflectors and two-sided silicon cells, the
LETG modules produce up to 300 watts of electrical energy per
square meter (28 W/SF) and up to 1000 watts of heat (93 W/SF). The
cost of produced electricity is only one half of that generated
using the conventional solar panels presently available on the
market. The cost of heat generated by the LETG modules is just one
tenth of that generated by the best available commercial solar
heating modules. The combined cost savings of the LETG reduce the
break-even time by the factor of 2-2.5, therefore making the LETG
free to the consumer in just 5 years. Today, one of the pilot LETG
systems comprised of the hybrid solar modules, converters and
batteries covers 100% of the energy needs of a single-family house.
The 10 square meters of installed solar panels produces 10-20 kWh
of electricity and 20-80 kWh of heat daily depending on the season.
The system will perform with high efficiency not only in the
southern regions, such as the Sun Belt, but also as far north as
Alaska. Such tolerance to different climate zones is also new to
the industry. About Global Warming Solutions, Inc. Global Warming
Solutions develops and commercializes technologies that help
mitigate Global Warming and its effect on our planet. The Company
targets three areas that help reduce the extent of Global Warming
and fight issues that have risen in consequence: Clean Energy,
Carbon Control, and Water Purification. Current climate models
predict that global temperatures will rise sharply over the next
century. The increase in temperatures can be slowed or eliminated
by decreasing the amounts of greenhouse gases released into the
Earth�s atmosphere. Global Warming Solutions seeks to leverage its
experience and management to help make a difference in the fight
for climate control. For more information visit the company
website: http://www.globalwarmingsolutions.com The information
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for significant capital, uncertainty concerning market acceptance
of its products, competition, limited service and manufacturing
facilities, dependence on technological developments and protection
of its intellectual property. The company's actual results could
differ materially from those discussed herein.
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