Taylor develops cell string optimizers that enhance the performance of solar panels by individually managing each cell string, resulting in up to 20% more energy generation. Their technology addresses issues of local shading and aging that can reduce overall panel efficiency, while providing real-time diagnostics for system owners.
Funding
$8.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional solar panels experience reduced efficiency due to localized shading, aging, and micro-cracks within individual cells, which can limit the performance of the entire panel. These issues can lead to hotspots and safety concerns, while also hindering overall energy generation.
Solution
Taylor provides cell string optimizers (CSOs) that enhance solar panel performance by individually managing each cell string. This approach mitigates the impact of localized shading and aging, resulting in up to 20% more energy generation compared to traditional panels. By optimizing each cell string, the technology prevents short-circuiting and hotspots, improving safety and extending the lifespan of the solar panel system. Real-time diagnostics are provided to system owners through cell-level data, enabling proactive maintenance and performance monitoring.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes residential homeowners and commercial property owners seeking to maximize energy production from solar panel installations, as well as solar installers and integrators looking for advanced optimization solutions.
Features
- Individual cell string optimization to maximize energy yield
- Mitigation of power loss due to shading, aging, and micro-cracks
- Prevention of hotspots and reduction of fire risk through optimized cell string management
- Real-time, cell-level data for performance monitoring and diagnostics
- Up to 20% increase in energy generation compared to standard solar panels
- Compatible with Solis inverters
- Suitable for residential and commercial solar installations