Efficiency
Planning and Installation
Smartflower vs Traditional Solar
Open ventilation provides cooling, resulting in greater output
When the panels fold up, integrated brushes sweep away sediment and debris
Solar panels autonomously follow the sun all day long for maximum energy production, generating up to 40% more power
Smartflower
Delivered as a complete, all-in-one system
Comes preassembled, and can be installed in a few hours
Single AC cable for home connection
Relocatable at any time
Rooftop System
Heat accumulation can result in up to 5-10% yield loss
Accumulated sediment (dust, leaves, snow, ice, etc.) results in up to 5% yield loss
Sun rays are at the optimal angle for only a short time resulting in limited energy production
Delivered in multiple components and installations steps that require field assembly
May take a month or more
Requires special cabling installed into the house
Permanently attached to roof with many roof penetrations, possibly impacting roof integrity
Inseparable component of house, needs removal to re-roof
Specifications
Output (Geo-location dependent)
Nominal………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2.50kWp
Daily…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 - 30 kWh
Annual…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4000 - 6500 kWh
Physical
Installation…………………………………………………………4 Fastening points with earth screws or concrete foundation
Clearance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.95 metres squared
Weight……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 703 kgs
Safety
Temperature………………………………………………………………………………………………………… -20 Degrees Celsius
Windspeed…………………………………………………………………………………… Safety Position 1 - 46 km/h
……………………………………………………………………………………. Safety Position 2 - 64 km/h