• Volumetric Solar Towers are a new solar panel tower architecture that collects sunlight inside and outside.
• Volumetric Solar Towers enable 3D power generation using vertical volumes instead of flat 2D flat areas.
• Volumetric Solar Towers can automatically shed winter snow unlike flat 2D panels.
• Volumetric Solar Towers can harness reflection to generate more power than 2D flat solar.

• A bifacial solar panel collects sunlight on both sides like a leaf.
• When connected in a circuit, bifacial panels create DC electricity just like a battery without ever needing to recharge.
• Connecting bifacial panels in series adds DC voltages together; connecting panels in parallel adds DC currents together.

• Volumetric Solar consists of bifacial solar panels stacked in vertical tower levels.
• When sunlight strikes the inside or outside of a Volumetric Solar Tower it generates DC electricity from the sun.
• The quantity of panels within a tower determine the maximum Voltage potential. The amount of current generated is variable through direct and reflected sunlight (irradiance).
• Panels and towers can be connected together in series and parallel to form larger networks across distances overhead or underground.

• Volumetric Solar Towers generate variable amounts of power based on the combination of both direct and reflected sunlight per second.
• A unique feature of Volumetric Solar is that its open tower geometry collects reflected sunlight far more efficiently than flat or tilted panels throughout each day with a much smaller footprint.
• Volumetric Solar Towers are naturally more productive in environments with high amounts of reflection from below such as water, snow and, white roofs.
• For maximum reflection power, optional flat mirror surfaces can be installed to enable concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) up to 3 sun intensity. This means the power output of Volumetric Solar Towers can be doubled or even tripled compared to direct sunlight alone.

• The amount of daily energy generation is the combination both of solar power (direct sunlight + reflected sunlight) and sunlight time (hours).
• The open tower geometry of Volumetric Solar maximizes the solar energy collection time from dawn until dusk across seasons without mechanical trackers.
• The amount of reflected sunlight is a variable that can be customized based on both natural and artificial reflection surfaces. More reflection means more power, more power means more daily energy.
• Volumetric Solar Towers are more efficient than the Tall-Cube model from this MIT 2012 study:

Solar Energy Generation in Three-Dimensions

• These bifacial towers have been engineered to perform better than in winter conditions by collecting light inside and outside from all angles above and below.
• They shed snow more efficiently than flat and tilted panels with their vertical panel design.
• They have adjustable leg heights to ensure that solar panels remain above the snowfall.
• They capture reflected light from below to increase power generation in snow conditions.
• Here is an article on Volumetric Solar Towers for winter applications: https://volumetric.solar/blogs/news/volumetric-solar-in-winter-leveraging-snow-and-cold-for-enhanced-energy-production

• Volumetric Solar Towers can be used to generate DC electricity and power daily energy needs using free solar electricity.
• Charge solar portable power stations at 50-100 Volts DC.
• Charge electric bikes and scooters at 200-400 Volts DC.
• Charge electric cars and trucks at 400-1000 Volts DC.
• Change DC electricity into AC electricity with an inverter.
• Charge UPS battery systems for powering IT networks or servers.
• Power existing household AC outlets and appliances.
• Sell power to AC utility grids.
• Generate electric heat through a resistor element for space, water, and thermal battery storage.
• The charging and energy options are unlimited with free solar electricity generated by Volumetric Solar Towers.

• You can license Volumetric Solar Tower IP directly from our store.
• We license Volumetric Solar IP per unit check our store for the latest pricing.
• All Volumetric Solar Tower licenses are perpetual lifetime grants to make and use the tower structures and the electricity and energy generated commercially.
• Volumetric Solar Tower components cost less than $1 CAD ($0.75 USD) per Watt based on manufacturer suggested resale prices (MSRP).
• See calculations our product page for a detailed cost breakdown between tower sizes and options.

• By purchasing a Volumetric Solar license you will be granted the lifetime freedom to build your own tower units, generate electricity, and resell energy for both personal and commercial purposes.
• Volumetric Solar technology is an internationally patented industrial design in multiple countries. Constructing towers or using energy generated by Volumetric Solar without a valid tower license key is infringement of our intellectual property.
• Through our online store model we have made licensing our patented tower invention fast, easy, affordable, and perpetual for everyone around the world.
• We reserve the legal patent right to persue legal action against infringement in any country.

• Volumetric Solar Tower licenses are perpetual and grant lifetime use to the individual or corporation who purchased the tower license key.
• A unique tower license key will be assigned per Volumetric Solar Tower license purchase.
• License keys can be purchased and assigned to another individual or corporation as a gift option through our online store.

Yes!

• Volumetric Solar Towers are designed to support all types of bifacial photovoltaic solar panels.
• We have provided a baseline structural engineering design analysis but you can also make your own.
• Get a license and start customizing your own towers right away!

• At this time we only sell licenses to Volumetric Solar Towers through this store model to enable scaling this innovation around the world as quickly as possible.
• We have created Volumetric Solar to be simple enough for anyone to learn and scale their own solar tower generators.
• When you purchase a tower license you will receive a structural engineering report that will enable you to contact local engineers and installers in your area to support you with your build.

• Depending on the height of the Volumetric Solar Tower you may need a structural engineer to review and approved the installation based on local building codes.
• For Volumetric Solar Tower post heights of 1.5 meters (5 feet) or less, a structural engineer may not be required.
• Upon purchase of a license you will receive a download of a Volumetric Solar Structural Engineering Analysis that you can use for review with a local structural engineer.

• Volumetric Solar Towers generate low-voltage direct current (LVDC), so an electrical engineer may not be required for DC only installations. Solar cabling enables fast DC plug-and-play using MC4 connectors. If you need help with DC solar cabling contact a solar installer or electrician in your area.
• If you are inverting DC to alternative current (AC) electricity or connecting your tower to the utility grid an electrical engineer will likely be required.

• Volumetric Solar Towers generate low-voltage direct current (LVDC), so an electrician may not be required for DC only installations. Solar cabling connections are standard DC plug-and-play using MC4 connectors.
• If you are plan to invert DC to alternative current (AC) electricity or connect your tower to the utility grid an electrician will likely be required.

• Yes. Sunlight is safe and does not release any toxic gases.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended, especially when reflecting sunlight.

• Yes, bifacial solar panels are rated up to 3 suns of reflection based on IEC Standard 61215.
• Bifacial solar cells are typically rated for temperatures up to 85 degrees Celsius.
• Bifacial solar panels have a maximum overcurrent protection rating on their manufacturer data sheets. Use a clamp multimeter and inline fuse to limit maximum DC amperage if required.
• Always follow the recommendations of the solar panel manufacturer for safe operations.

Yes!

• If you create reflection surfaces for Volumetric Solar Towers from below this can provide passive local and global cooling.
• Sunlight that misses the tower panels may be reflected into the sky which reduces the amount of sunlight that reaches the ground and turns into heat. This is global cooling, the opposite of global warming.
• High albedo materials like snow, ice and water provide natural reflection.
• Flat mirror surfaces can provide a maximum passive thermal cooling effect.
• Visit MEER.org for more information on recyclable mirror reflectors.

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• Volumetric Solar was invented in 2022 by an independent inventor, who built prototypes and commercialized the technology in 2023.
• Volumetric Solar Tower technology licenses are now available for purchase globally.
• With this technology you can accelerate the clean solar energy transition and reflect global warming heat at the same time.
• Buy a license and start building Volumetric Solar Towers today!