Dual carbon background and strategic cooperation
Under the dual pressures of environmental challenges and energy crisis, the global energy strategy is accelerating its transition towards energy conservation, environmental protection, and renewable energy. In order to actively respond to the national "dual carbon" goal, the photovoltaic industry, as an important pillar of clean energy, is crucial for technological innovation. Recently, SGL · SmartCool intelligent radiation cooling coating was officially tested and applied in the HORAY (Jiangsu) factory project. This cooperation aims to inject green energy into the manufacturing and operation of photovoltaics through cutting-edge cooling technology, and work together towards a bright future.
Industry Pain Point: Temperature Constraints Efficiency
The efficiency of photovoltaic power generation is closely related to light intensity, material properties, and operating temperature. Research has shown that when the operating temperature of photovoltaic modules exceeds the upper limit, for every 1 ℃ increase in temperature, the photoelectric conversion efficiency will decrease by 3% to 5%, and the overall power generation efficiency will decrease by more than 0.45%. In addition, issues such as panel pollution and glass surface reflection further constrain the utilization of light energy. Therefore, maintaining the components at the optimal operating temperature is the key to breaking through the bottleneck of photovoltaic efficiency.
Technical Solution: The Core Advantage of Intelligent Cooling · Zhenxuan
In response to the above pain points, SGL · SmartCool radiation cooling and efficiency enhancing coating provides an innovative solution. This technology uses low-temperature space as a cold source to achieve passive cooling. Its core lies in breaking through the bottleneck of traditional thermal insulation coatings, relying on nano coating technology composed of polymer and inorganic particles, achieving up to 95% solar reflectance and 95% mid infrared radiation. With excellent optical performance and heat transfer effect, this coating can effectively extend the life of photovoltaic modules, improve light energy conversion efficiency, and is expected to increase power generation efficiency by 8%. At present, this technology has been widely applied in various fields such as construction, electricity, photovoltaics, transportation, and new energy.
Partner: Horay's Strength Witness
The carrier of this test application, HORAY, was established in 2010 and has been deeply involved in the photovoltaic field for over 15 years. It is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, production, and sales of photovoltaic modules. HORAY has established a one-stop service system covering components, junction boxes, frames, welding strips, and installation. Its products are exported to Europe, America, Southeast Asia, and have multiple production bases and operation centers worldwide. As a leader in the industry, HORAY is actively building a full industry chain layout from manufacturing to power station operation.
Outlook: Creating a Zero Carbon Vision Together
The project testing at HORAY (Wuxi) factory is not only a field verification of SGL · SmartCool's technological strength, but also a concrete practice for both parties to promote the development of green energy. In the future, HORAY will continue to be driven by innovation and quality, combined with SGL · SmartCool's cooling and efficiency enhancing technology, and work together with global partners to promote the development of green and clean energy, contributing solid strength to achieving carbon neutrality goals.
Extended reading:
SGL · SmartCool brand Jiangsu SmartCool Engineering Co., Ltd was founded by professional materials, engineering technology, and operations teams from Politecnico di Milano, City University of Hong Kong, East China University of Technology, and others. The company focuses on innovative applications of radiation cooling new materials. Integrating AI technology with new material innovation, focusing on the industrial application of radiation refrigeration technology, based in the Yangtze River Delta, integrating global resources, and promoting technology implementation. At present, the "SGL · SmartCool" brand radiation cooling new material series products have been widely applied in the industrial and commercial energy-saving fields in the Yangtze River Delta region.
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