Technology:
Point-of-use Concentrated Solar Thermal Co-generation
Systems:
Energy Capture; Energy storage; Back-up fuel; Electricity Generation; Heat Processing; Controls; “Bolt-on” functional extensions;
Hardware:
Integration of (1) commercially available; (2) licensed technology / contract manufacture; (3) TTI innovations
Services:
Configuration to customer need; delivery & installation; upgrades & periodic maintenance; warranty fulfillment
Output:
Base electrical energy capacity of more than 50 kWh per day
Base thermal energy capacity of 200,000 Btu per day
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Green Sun Solar – Flexible Configurations |
Highlights of configuration options
- core modular system to concentrate solar heat on site
- convert thermal energy as needed to either electricity or process heat.
- flexible configurations for different fuel availability
- “bolt-on” appliances for diverse end-users
- grid-tied or grid-independent, fixed location or transportable system
- modular so that it can be scaled-up in on site need grows over time.
System set up for hybrid inputs, allowing complementary energy sources
- thermal storage provides continuity of service in face of intermittent supply.
- Additional storage options include chemical & kinetic flywheel
- Additional renewable fuel sources - wind, biomass and geo-thermal.
- Grid interface option allows for back-up electrical energy from the utility.
- Natural gas/propane flash heater can be used for supplemental or back-up
“Bolt-ons” add efficiency by operating appliances directly with heat
- Examples include: Food processing, pastuerization; Absorption cycle refrigeration and cooling; Clean cooking and heating, ventilation and air conditioning; Water desalination and purification
Electricity applications are more efficient because distribution losses are avoided
- Examples include: Lighting, communications, charging, power tools, light machinery, sewing and vacuuming, forced air
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Green Sun Solar– Product Appeal |
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The appeal of Tassajara’s Green Sun Solar System is broad. It provides basic need for heat and power without the cost of distribution and the overhead of the utility, offers security of continuous service if grid fails, enables consumer’s energy independence and fosters economic predictability. At the same time the system offers excellent life cycle value, it also embodies an ecological lifestyle and environmental stewardship.
Customer value propositions of affordability and sustainability
- Affordability
- Energy self reliance
- Clean to use
- Flexible use
- Range of function
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Green Sun Solar – Well Suited to Select Markets |
Sized to match the energy consumption of an average American household
- serve up to ten households in emerging markets
- easily scaled for community and commercial operation
Designed for broad appeal in diverse markets
- “Clean-tech” manufacturing ;
- Ease of assembly, test and installation
- Small and non-intrusive for new construction
- Simple installation for retrofit
- Scalable for community and commercial jobs
- Easy made in developing countries in the region where it is used
- On-grid as distributed energy system or off-grid with backup thermal source
- Switch mix of heat and electricity “on the fly”
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Green Sun Solar – Competitive Advantages |
Unique and advanced technology
- new and innovative small scale technology integration
- benefitting from technology transfer
Quality and reliability of product
- low maintenance commercialized product design
- ease of configuration, set-up and on-going use are requirements of the commercial design
Proprietary features
- TTI is negotiating with inventors to license components
- New intellectual property developed by TTI
Cost advantage
- no centralized power plant or distribution infrastructure
- can be readily manufactured in developing countries
- easily reconfigured without added engineering costs
- Low cost components in abundant supply
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