Sopogy Brings CSP to Rooftop Market

October 28, 2009 – Vol.14 No.32

Sopogy Brings CSP to Rooftop Market.

Sopogy has introduced SopoFlare is the first commercially available Concentrating Solar Power technology designed specifically for rooftop installations. The technology is used to create steam, solar thermal air conditioning, drying, dehumidification, desalination, hot water. In addition SopoFlare utilizes Sopogy’s proprietary integrated tracker and storage solutions and is priced at 30% cheaper than competing rooftop solar technologies, according to the company. The system retrofits into existing facilities reducing natural gas consumption giving users an estimated 3 year payback on installation.

SopoFlare combines the revolutionary features and applications of Sopogy’s award winning SopoNova (tm) 4.0 concentrating solar thermal collector, in a smaller, lightweight, environmentally rugged collector. SopoFlare’s compact design at 8 feet long by 2.5 feet wide is perfect for quick and easy installation by local HVAC and plumbing professionals.

“Sopogy has incorporated our unique frame, ready-to-assemble manufacturing and automated controls into a new compact product designed for rooftop installation. This brings concentrating solar power to the commercial and industrial facility in a cost effective, space efficient and contractor friendly solution. All combined our customers receive the fastest paybacks available in solar helping them save money and fight global warming,” said Darren T. Kimura, President and CEO, Sopogy, Inc.

Sopogy specializes in MicroCSP solar technologies that bring the economics of large solar energy systems to the industrial, commercial and utility sectors in a smaller, robust and more cost effective package. (10/28/09)

Links:

Sopogy
http://www.sopogy.com

Disclaimer, Forward-Looking or Safe Harbor Statement on original press release: No