A hybrid non-isolated solar panel with a thermal backside
Energy efficiency
Samster
A hybrid non-isolated solar panel with a thermal backside.
Commercialised by
Samster
Kungsbacka
Magasinsgatan 9, 434 37 Kungsbacka, Sweden
Sustainable developement goals
Combining energy solutions
In large systems, the geoenergy layer can be reduced if hybrids are installed. The result is lower costs and higher ROI. When changing an old heat pump to a new one the bore hole normally gets too small. Hybrids will solve this problem. When heating pools with a heat pump the hole does not recover in summer. Hybrids can recharge it. Buildings in central Europe can rely on hybrids instead of bore holes. Energy containers can be built from a combination of hybrid systems and heat pumps.
The need
Heat pump systems rely on geoenergy. However, the borehole in the ground becomes increasingly cold. With larger systems, where a lot of boreholes are present, there is an essential requirement for recharging.
The solution
Samster offers hybrids as a solution for recharging boreholes with thermal energy while producing electricity with solar panels. In this system, the panels are cooled which increases electricity production by 10 to 20 percent.
The value proposition
- Cuts demand charges and lowers energy costs.
- Enables geothermal heating on small plots and in densely built areas.
- Saves old, frozen or undersized boreholes – no need for additional drilling.
- Solar hybrids improve the building’s energy rating – future-proof for upcoming regulations and to enable access to green loans.
- Replaces or complements expensive district heating.