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Another huge advantage with the VDTK solar panels over traditional panels is that, with traditional panels, if one panel is in the shade the efficiency of the whole array is compromised - which is not the case with VDTK.
Also, due to its flexibility and thin, light structure it can be applied to directly to any roof, or surface without the aesthetic impact of traditional panels.
Yes, they are in a JDP and will have IP that will be protected.
A likely outcome is that other manufacturers will use the technology under licencing. But, the graphene can be incorporated into a standard production line. So no reason why Verditek wont just go with it themselves in partnership with Paragraf.
Lots of options
Re. the JDP with Paragraf, is this a 50/50 arrangement to prove the use/ benefits of graphene on PV's after which VDTK would pay Paragraf to apply their process to the PV's which then VDTK would deliver to the market and reap their own rewards selling a top notch product?
What would stop any other PV manufacturers using Paragraf's technology to compete? Paraggraf aren't likely to be bound to VDTK are they?
Well that is part of it but there is an added dimension too. Certainly, the whole prospect of graphene solar is a real game-changer on efficiency ratings. It will do away with the need for any sales patter, because whilst it is true at the moment solar (without subsidy) can compete very effectively on pricing with hydrocarbons it may take a lot of explaining too - going over calculations of expected returns over a lifetime of the apparatus based upon a number of variables to show how quickly the capital cost is repaid.
The added dimension is that solar graphene panels are less than a hair-width thin, and they are transparent too so they can be added to things like phones and laptops without compromising aesthetics. I previously posted here a link on here to some Microsoft IP has developed for a solar charged laptop design. Interesting, don't you think? They actually secured the IP 4 years ago but it has only just been revealed, so that was something which did arouse my interest. These would be major new markets, and I think it would be licensed like the ARM technology has been rolled-out. And though the initial sales prospects of the existing panels looking promising we will at some stage also be getting an important update on these other graphene panels (and I think it will be H2 2020). Paragraf looks to be an amazing company and we are very lucky to be partnering with them. You have to remember that it is funded by the same boys that funded ARM. That is why I am not selling at any stage based purely on the existing orders, even if we start to race away a bit ahead of the game.
Feeks. Would I be right in thinking that of this JDP is successful the main objective is to increase efficiency.
I appreciate that the PVs could be lighter also and thinner but efficiency is the biggest driver?
Anything above 25% is a large improvement over traditional but paragraf and Verditek have mention 30% and as high as 40%
ITO replacement means better and cheaper solar panels -https://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/design-engineering-features/technology/graphene-goes-nuclear/228848/Paragraf has perfected a proprietary process for depositing single-atom thick, two-dimensional materials, including graphene, directly onto silicon, silicon-carbide, sapphire, gallium-nitride and other semiconductor-compatible substrates. The contamination-free technology is scalable, and compatible with existing electronic device manufacturing processes.Serving the sensor, energy harvesting and semiconductor markets, Paragraf has developed its own Hall-Effect Sensors for measuring magnetic fields in demanding environments. It is now partnering with electronic device makers to enable them to take advantage of the unique properties of graphene.Paragraf graphene is directly compatible with existing electronic device processing and production lines, enabling readily scalable graphene electronic device production. Equally, Paragraf’s ability to highly functionalise graphene offers the potential for new energy harvesting ideas. These include using other environmental interactions and forces to create novel energy generation approaches.The process enables graphene to be produced directly onto semiconductor-compatible substrates such as silicon, silicon-carbide, sapphire and gallium-nitride. It does not require catalytic formation of the graphene so eliminating metallic contamination and allows synthesis of large areas of the material (up to 8” diameter to date).Graphene’s high transparency (only one atomic layer thick), outstanding flexibility, mechanical strength and exceptional conductivity make it particularly suitable for use in electronic device surface applications, such as interactive human interfaces (touchscreens); flexible mobile devices; surface contact for SSDs; and ITO replacement.