Meyer Burger’s hybrid collector technology significantly increases the energy efficiency of buildings As part of its energy strategy 2050, the Swiss Federal Council has defined ambitious targets for the reduction of CO2 emissions which will make the use of renewable energies necessary for the heating of buildings in Switzerland. As a member of the 2SOL Alliance, Meyer Burger is breaking new ground to achieve the goal of a simple and sustainable energy system solution for existing Swiss building stock. Meyer Burger’s hybrid collector technology guarantees a significant increase in energy efficiency in combination with other important building technology components. When used in combination, these innovations can lead to an emission-free energy and heating supply for buildings.
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) is one of the seven founding members of the 2SOL Alliance which was launched on February 14, 2013. Today, November 4, 2013, the 2SOL Alliance held its first public media event. Its goal is the reliable and economic reduction of the CO2 emissions in buildings. A pilot installation has already been successfully implemented and is running smoothly. Two other installations are currently being constructed with additional ones already in the planning phase. One of the most important main components of the overall system is Meyer Burger’s hybrid collector.
Competent energy transition
With its industry leading technologies, Meyer Burger covers all important production processes along the photovoltaic value chain. Within the 2SOL system, Meyer Burger’s extensive experience and core competencies make a decisive contribution towards the energy transition. Dr. Patrick Hofer-Noser, Head of Renewable Energy Systems at Meyer Burger, emphasises the benefit of the overall concept: “The 2SOL system distinguishes itself by providing renewable energy both for individual use and for storage. The system is suitable for newly constructed buildings but also particularly for refurbished buildings for which the financial and material effort to renovate could be quite high.”
One collector produces heat and electricity
The hybrid collector from Meyer Burger serves as the heat and electricity source for the 2SOL system. The collector primarily provides low temperature solar heat for heat-pumps (temperatures between 25°C and 35°C) and for the thermal regeneration of the geothermal probe. By storing summer heat for the winter period, a cooling of the geothermal probe can be prevented. The power which is generated by the hybrid collector can operate household appliances and heat pumps or refuel electric cars. Surpluses are supplied to the public grid or stored in a local storage battery. Through the unique combination of solar thermal energy and photovoltaics, the solar panels within the hybrid collector remain sufficiently cooled and the annual energy yield can be increased by up to 10%.
For further information:
Sandro Spichiger
PV Systems
Meyer Burger AG
Tel: +41 (0)33 221 23 95
sandro.spichiger@meyerburger.com
Ingrid Carstensen
Corporate Communications
Phone +41 (0) 33 221 28 34
ingrid.carstensen@meyerburger.com
About Meyer Burger Technology Ltd
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Meyer Burger is a leading global technology Group specialising on innovative systems and processes based on semiconductor technologies. The Group’s focus is on photovoltaics (solar industry) while its competencies and technologies also cover important areas of the semiconductor and the optoelectronic industries as well as other selected high-end markets based on semiconductor materials. The Group currently employs more than 1,800 people across three continents. Over the past ten years, Meyer Burger has risen to the forefront of the photovoltaic market and established itself as an international premium brand by offering superior precision products and innovative technologies.
The Group’s offering in systems, production equipment and services along the photovoltaic value chain includes the manufacturing processes for wafers, solar cells, solar modules and solar systems. Meyer Burger provides substantial added value to its customers and clearly differentiates itself from its competitors by focusing on the entire value chain.
The Group’s comprehensive product portfolio is complemented by a worldwide service network with spare parts, consumables, process know-how, customer support, after-sales services, training and other services. Meyer Burger Group is represented in Europe, Asia and North America in the respective key markets and has subsidiaries and own service centres in China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan and the USA. The Group is also working intensively to develop new markets such as South America, Africa and the Arab region. The registered shares of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (Ticker: MBTN).
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