The company IBIS Power has developed a new hybrid solar energy system capable of generating energy at night and on rainy days for 15-storey commercial buildings.

Focused on generating renewable energy for large buildings, the company has developed the only PowerNest rooftop wind and solar energy system that can fully power a mid-rise or tall building. The system uses hybrid energy sources to generate electricity at night and on rainy days. According to CEO Dr. Alexander Suma, it all started while studying for his Phd at the University of Miami and was amazed at the number of air conditioning units running all day in his neighborhood.

Hybrid solar power system generates six times more energy than solar panels alone

With six million people living in sunny Miami-Dade, all constantly using their air conditioners, the executive knew it was time to develop a better way to consume energy, so the Power Nest system was born.

It is a fluid kinetic sculpture of wind and solar technology, an impressive crown that makes local power available to buildings five stories tall or higher. O powernest system it is a market-competitive solution and ready to meet new legislation such as Local Low 97 and the European Commission’s “Fit for 55” emissions standards before 2030.

O hybrid solar power system It features award-winning architecture capable of generating up to six times more energy than solar panels alone. It takes advantage of the Venturi effect to add 40 – 60% more wind flow.

In this way, it can generate electricity with a light breeze. In addition, a bifacial solar roof captures more sunlight, from more angles, than a conventional solar installation. The entire solar energy system can be adapted so that energy harvesting in local climatic conditions is optimized.

Structure of the technology capable of generating hybrid energy is completely silent

O PowerNest it can quietly generate enough energy to fully power a 15-story residential building. State-of-the-art solar panels are arranged bifacially to generate electricity above and below while being cooled by air.

The smart union of solar and wind energy in the structure captures more energy in more weather conditions than others on-site systems. Power systems noise levels align with all building codes, with no annoying vibrations or acoustics.

Finally, wind power turbines can survive winds of up to 60 meters per second. The hybrid solar power system not only reduces the electricity bill, but it is also a very eco-friendly method of powering homes. During the Paris Agreement, most nations agreed that humanity irreversibly affects the climate.

In this way, each country has introduced its regulations and means to make the transition to sustainable energy and reduce emissions. The system helps buildings comply with new local emissions standards.

In which buildings can the PowerNest system be installed?

Any flat-roofed residential, public, or commercial building five stories or taller can install a PowerNest. A minimum floor space of 50 square meters is required for one unit, but more roof space dedicated to a PowerNest system equals more solar power generation.

PowerNest is a perfect solution for urban and landlocked buildings. And in coastal or island areas, the system can perform on roofs below five stories.

The structure is an innovative solution that can make it possible for buildings to provide electricity for all their activities in a truly green and environmentally sustainable way.