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PV/T Racking from Scrap Tires
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Based on potential customer barriers, we offer possible solutions from our new modular, durable racking system made from recycled tires.
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Our product is racking for PV thin film panels that also contain an internal Thermal collection system. The heat taken away from the PV panels also increases their efficiency. The thermal energy is collected in either an open or closed loop system for hot water. There are many advantages to metal racking. There are many attachment options for direct or temporary bonding. Wind and snow load concerns are no longer an issue. The low profile eliminates shading problems. The system is also portable and expandable. This will also bring down soft and hard costs of installation. By reducing the cost of metal with less expensive rubber, we will bring down the price. Labor and engineering costs will also be cut. This concept is for on and off grid apps. This system is also for green houses, RVS, pools and seasonal or portable applications. This system is versatile. It can be mounted on roofs, ground, concrete, TPO, EPDM and more. Sustainability advantages are that it uses scrap tires, which are an inexpensive, abundant, environmental hazard.

We are currently conducting research at Penn State University on our newest prototype for our PV/T collector system.

PV Panel partner Global Solar. http://www.globalsolar.com/
All components in this system including PV panels will be manufactured in the US.

Working for the future of plug and play.

Team Treadergy
https://treadergy.com/
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