Over Easy Solar develops solar modules designed for green roofs and sustainable buildings. Their patent-pending design offers benefits throughout the solar installation's lifetime.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Conventional solar panel installations on flat and green roofs often face challenges related to roof load limitations, complex installation processes, shading of vegetation, and potential damage from intrusive mounting methods. These issues can restrict the adoption of solar energy, particularly on buildings with structural limitations or those seeking to combine solar with green roof benefits.
Solution
Over Easy Solar provides prefabricated, vertical bifacial solar panel units (VPV Units) designed for simplified installation on both flat and green roofs. The company's patented, lightweight, ballast-free system minimizes roof load, eliminates the need for roof penetration, and allows for easy integration with extensive green roofs. The vertical design maximizes energy production during peak demand periods, promotes biodiversity by allowing light and water to reach plants, and ensures wind resistance up to 47 m/s. The pre-assembled units feature integrated cabling and a stacking mechanism for efficient transport and rapid, tool-free installation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes building owners, construction companies, and green roof installers looking for efficient, lightweight, and non-intrusive solar solutions for flat and green roofs, as well as municipalities and organizations promoting sustainable energy and biodiversity in urban environments.
Features
- Prefabricated VPV Units with integrated substructure, cabling, and bypass diode
- Lightweight design (11 kg/sqm) eliminates the need for ballast or roof fastening
- Vertical bifacial panels capture sunlight from both sides, maximizing energy production
- Optimized for east-west configurations, producing peak electricity in the morning and evening
- Compatible with extensive green roofs, allowing light and water to reach plants
- Wind resistance up to 47 m/s, validated by wind tunnel testing
- Patented stacking mechanism simplifies transport and logistics (33 units per pallet)
- Plug-and-play design enables rapid, tool-free installation (15 minutes per kWp)
- Fire-safe design minimizes fire spread, even on roofs made from combustible materials
- High albedo from roof surfaces boosts energy production by up to 40%