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iPyramid 1 - Flat Rooftop Solar Cogeneration

A solar cogeneration system for new and existing flat rooftop buildings

June 2020
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iPyramid 1 - Flat Rooftop Solar Cogeneration by MAXUN Solar implemented by BentallGreenOak in Ottawa (Canada) in 2020

The system offers 3.5 times the combined energy compared to fixed tilt panels

iPyramid 1 - Flat Rooftop Solar Cogeneration

A solar cogeneration system for new and existing flat rooftop buildings

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date June 26, 2020
From Canada
Maturity stage TRL 6 - Prototype testing 1:1 in lab

Cogenerate Solar is a climate change reversing company and a game-changer for the solar industry. This solution delivers NET-ZERO, cost-effectively, to homes and businesses with solar alone. With 2.5 times the energy production and half the space utilization, Cogenerate Solar captures 4 to 6 times more solar energy from the same rooftop than PV panels. This system simultaneously delivers electricity and high-grade heat critical for offset heating, cooling and industrial applications. Combined with thermal storage and thermoelectric generators, iPyramid 1 - Flat Rooftop Solar Cogeneration provides a cost-effective solar power 24 hours a day.

The Environmental Benefits

  • 80% less CO2 emitted in the atmosphere compared to traditional PV panel
  • 80% less energy used compared to traditional PV panel
  • 50% to 90% less non-renewable resources used or used without recycling
  • No water used
  • No impact on human health (particles, direct toxic compounds exposure)

The Financial Benefits

  • 30% shorted payback time (depending on solar irradiation)
  • 30% energy savings
  • Ability to achieve NET-ZERO

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Activity Region

  • Headquarters
  • Activity

Company Profile

MAXUN Solar

MAXUN Solar is a photovoltaic and thermal energy cogeneration company.

Headquarters Nepean, ON K2E 7S6, Canada
Type Company
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CanadaCleantech

We leverage provincial and territorial strengths to support the scale-up of Canadian cleantech.

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