About SolarGaps

SolarGaps develops exterior-mounted smart blinds that integrate photovoltaic solar panels to generate up to 100Wh of electricity per square meter during sunny hours. These blinds provide energy savings of up to 30% by reducing cooling costs, while also offering smartphone control and integration with smart home systems like Alexa and Google Assistant for automated shading and energy management.

```xml <problem> Many buildings lack the ability to easily integrate renewable energy solutions, especially in situations where rooftop solar panel installations are not feasible or aesthetically desirable. This limitation prevents property owners from reducing their carbon footprint and lowering electricity costs through on-site energy generation. </problem> <solution> SolarGaps provides smart, exterior-mounted solar blinds that automatically track the sun to maximize electricity generation and provide shade. These blinds integrate photovoltaic solar panels, generating up to 100Wh of electricity per square meter during sunny conditions. The generated energy can be used to power devices directly or stored in a home battery storage solution. The blinds also function as a heat shield, reducing cooling costs by up to 30%. Users can monitor and control the blinds remotely via a smartphone application and integrate them with smart home systems for automated shading and energy management. </solution> <features> - Exterior-mounted design for easy installation on building facades - Integrated photovoltaic solar panels generate up to 100Wh/sqm - Smart sun-tracking technology optimizes energy production throughout the day - Automatic shading mode helps maintain comfortable indoor temperatures - Smartphone app for remote monitoring and control (iOS and Android) - Integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control - Reduces cooling costs by providing active shading - Available in a variety of colors </features> <target_audience> The primary target audience includes residential and commercial property owners, architects, and construction companies seeking integrated renewable energy solutions and smart shading systems. </target_audience> ```

What does SolarGaps do?

Where is SolarGaps located?

SolarGaps is based in Redwood City, United States.

When was SolarGaps founded?

SolarGaps was founded in 2016.

How much funding has SolarGaps raised?

SolarGaps has raised 3450000.

Location

Redwood City, United States

Founded

2016

Funding

3450000

Employees

14 employees

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Executive Summary

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Founded 2016 – Redwood City, United States

Funding

Estimated Funding

$3M+

Team (10+)

No team information available.

Company Description

Problem

Many buildings lack the ability to easily integrate renewable energy solutions, especially in situations where rooftop solar panel installations are not feasible or aesthetically desirable. This limitation prevents property owners from reducing their carbon footprint and lowering electricity costs through on-site energy generation.

Solution

SolarGaps provides smart, exterior-mounted solar blinds that automatically track the sun to maximize electricity generation and provide shade. These blinds integrate photovoltaic solar panels, generating up to 100Wh of electricity per square meter during sunny conditions. The generated energy can be used to power devices directly or stored in a home battery storage solution. The blinds also function as a heat shield, reducing cooling costs by up to 30%. Users can monitor and control the blinds remotely via a smartphone application and integrate them with smart home systems for automated shading and energy management.

Features

Exterior-mounted design for easy installation on building facades

Integrated photovoltaic solar panels generate up to 100Wh/sqm

Smart sun-tracking technology optimizes energy production throughout the day

Automatic shading mode helps maintain comfortable indoor temperatures

Smartphone app for remote monitoring and control (iOS and Android)

Integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control

Reduces cooling costs by providing active shading

Available in a variety of colors

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes residential and commercial property owners, architects, and construction companies seeking integrated renewable energy solutions and smart shading systems.