The name says it all: With its fan-deployed elements, the solar module Smart Flower Pop + like a flower acts. And just like a flower tends towards the sun, does the invention of Austria. With sunrise unfolds the 18 square meters of solar panels. Motors on two axes align the monocrystalline photovoltaic elements in the 90-degree angle to the sun. Thus, the energy yield is higher than that of fixed-roof systems. The manufacturer speaks of up to 40 percent more yield.
The cooling and self-cleaning contribute to higher electricity. Since the "petals" are well ventilated, no heat build form. Remove brushes on the underside of the solar modules at each opening and closing deposits. An anemometer is from 54 km / h Wind speed command for the change in the horizontal safety position. From 63 km / h Wind speed solar elements go completely one, just like in the night mode.
Smart Flower Pop + has a nominal output of 2.31 kWp. In stand not only an AC inverter is housed, but also batteries cells with either 2.3 or 4.6 kWh of storage capacity. The latter version is intended for remote homes that are not connected to a public power grid. "Independence is an essential issue for us. Here, we are not only important to produce electricity as possible, but also the efficient use, "says CEO Alexander Swatek.
According to the manufacturer provides a Smart Flower vary by region 3400-6200 kWh per year. It could in itself in Central Europe the average needs of a family of four blankets (4,000 kWh). To import the price of around 15,000 euros again, but it would need the possibility in well connected regions not more than 15 years - in remote areas it pays off more quickly.
25 square shadow free space needed
The "petal" has in the extended state has a diameter of 4.74 meters. For his movements a Smart Flower requires a shadow-free space of 25 square meters in the garden. The installation of the solar system takes place within one hour. The Smart Flower is fixed either with 1.60-meter ground screws or on a concrete foundation. Thus, disassembly is possible. The system comes easy when you move from a rented house with.
How simple it all is to work, also shows this promotional video: [ED: Video missing]
Designed and manufactured the Smart Flower Pop + in Austria from the Smart Flower Energy Technology GmbH. The was founded in 2010 and already received the Austrian Sonderstaatsspreis innovation "composite E-Novation Award" and the "Austria's Born Global Champion" Award of Commerce. The Smart Flower solar system is also available without batteries. The version Pop-e is designed as e-charging station for electric vehicles.