Solar Cogeneration in Context

July 23, 2019

Solar cogeneration captures and converts up to 80% of the sun’s incident energy into both electricity and hot water within a single solar array. This integration of photovoltaic (PV) and solar hot water (SHW) technology into one system makes solar cogen by far the most costeffective and environmentally beneficial solar energy solution available for commercial and industrial scale customers. Solar cogen extracts nearly twice the energy value per area under sun as conventional solar collection infrastructure. Since a comparable initial investment yields twice the financial return and can qualify for generous PV and SHW incentives, solar cogen can provide immediate savings to customers over utility rates. Solar cogen’s environmental benefits are correspondingly greater.

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