It is often difficult to compare the thermal performance of different PV/T collectors because there are multiple conditions and parameters that can affect the performance coefficients a0 and a1. In this article, we will do our best to…
Most swimming pool owners face two main concerns, the first one being limited use of their pool during the cold off-season and the second being the high maintenance costs— especially for heated pools! But what if there was a way…
Did you know that heating water is a household’s second highest electric utility cost after heating the house itself? In light of this fact, it is necessary to consider other more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly heating solutions. The solar water heater…
We at DualSun want to offer solutions tailored to your situation. That is why we decided to publish an online battery guide to help you make the right choices. This guide tackles the most basic of questions, such as “Do…
You want to invest in solar energy and you are wondering about the production of a solar panel. It is also possible that you do not understand their operation in detail. These are the questions answered in this guide. We…
Are end-of-life photovoltaic and hybrid solar panels recyclable? The answer is a resounding yes. It is possible to recycle 94.7% of a solar panel. The solar panel recycling industry is very well-structured, thus making solar energy one of the least…
What is the environmental impact of a photovoltaic, thermal or hybrid solar panel and how it is it measured? There are several environmental impact assessment methods out there, the best-known ones being the Carbon Footprint® (“Bilan Carbone®” in French) the…
Everyone knows that solar panels derive their energy from the sun. However, few people have a detailed understanding of the way they work. That is why we have put together this convenient guide to explain the workings of a solar…
At a time when the “climate generation” is making its voice heard, an international architectural competition between students, the Solar Decathlon Europe (SDE), has just opened its doors to the public in Wuppertal, Germany. It puts innovative…
Development based on viable economic fundamentals Since its creation in 2010, Dualsun has been very committed to building a viable business model with its customers. As a highly technological company, we have always invested heavily in research and innovation in…
Big news for DualSun, hybrid solar (PV-T) start up leader: the R&D project « DualPLAS » was selected for a grant by the French State and its local authorities, combined with some other related projects, amounting to 900,000 euros.
On December 17, 2014, Dualsun, represented by co-founder Laetitia Brottier, was invited to the Elysée, the French Presidential Palace, to lunch with French president François Hollande and other CEOs of French energy companies. The objective of the meeting was to prepare COP21, the Climate Summit that will take place in Paris in 2015.
DualSun is proud to announce its participation and sponsorship at the EuroSun 2018 conference which will take place in Rapperswil, Switzerland from September 10-13. 2018 marks the 12th edition of the International Conference on Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry.
DualSun moves offices to Athens for 15 days - to change scenery, to explore the solar market in Greece, to build a pilot installation, and to experience a unique team-building opportunity… here’s a day-by-day journal of our Hellenic adventure!
DualSun has once again been awarded with the Top Brand PV 2022 label in the French panel category by the German Institute EUPD Research. This prestigious award confirms DualSun’s position as one of the best solar panel brands…
DualSun is thrilled to announce its participation at ISH 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany March 11-15 2019! With over 200,000 visitors and 2,400 exhibitors, ISH is the world’s leading trade fair for the combined topic of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) and water.
One year ago, we wrote an article titled ”The road to PV self-consumption”, an article that was heavily consulted - and still is - which shows that there is a constant and growing interest in this subject.
Press release Marseille,June 15, 2023Download PDF At a time when Dualsun is breaking new ground by reducing the carbon footprint of its entire range of solar panels, the French manufacturer has been awarded Top…
Come summertime, watch out for the risk of overheating solar panels! Their energy output peaks from June to September, which marks their period of highest efficiency. But this time period is also about going away on holiday, thus leaving the…
Solar panels pose an extremely low fire hazard. In fact, Photon magazine has recorded no more than 1 incident per 10, 000 installations. So a house equipped with properly installed solar panels will not catch fire. In any event, there…
Rooftop solar panels may become dirty as a result of exposure to dust and pollution. With that being said, is it necessary to clean solar panels? Does dirt interfere with solar energy production? Don’t the wind and rain provide sufficient…
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Australia, meet DualSun! This past weekend was the commercial launch of Heatseeker DualSun for the Australian market at the SPASA Pool and Spa Expo in Melbourne (February 2-4, 2018). The “Zero Energy Pool” was a huge hit for our friends down under.
Four questions for Mr. Ulrich Fritzsche, project manager at TÜV Rheinland, specialized in PVT (photovoltaic and thermal) technologies. Mr. Fritzsche managed the test procedures of the DualSun panel in the TÜV Rheinland laboratories in 2013.
DualSun is ecstatic to announce that our Australian partner Supreme Heating took home the SPASA National Gold Award for “Product of the Year” with Heatseeker DualSun, a multi-energy solution that includes DualSun’s innovative and patented hybrid solar panels.
Press ReleaseMarseille – November, 14th 2023Download PDF On an international scale, the focus on carbon-neutral buildings continues to grow in response to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030. With this in mind,…
What angle of inclination of the solar panel to choose to have the best production over the whole year? To best optimize the production of solar panels, do not underestimate the importance of their orientation and inclination! However, it’s…
How does one track the efficiency of a solar installation, when most often, solar hot water systems do not include monitoring equipment to measure the hot water production? At DualSun, we are particularly attentive with regards to monitoring, not only to be transparent with our customers, but also to demonstrate the viability of the DualSun system.
When we created DualSun in 2010, our objective was to bring to market a simple solution to meet our basic energy needs. For us at DualSun, the fact to be able to heat and light…
Since 2008, Jan Clyncke has been the the Managing Director of PV Cycle, a pan-European organization for the treatment and recycling of photovoltaic waste. Mr. Clyncke has a longtime experience in establishing mandatory take-back and recycling schemes, especially of packaging, tire, oil, electronic waste.
Emelie Tina Forsberg is a Swedish athlete specialized in trail running and ski mountaineering. An environmentalist and mountain lover, she has reached many summits in her life, winning countless medals in skyrunning and ski mountaineering at the European and World Championships.
We are proud to present a study conducted by the CEA and Institut National de l'Energie Solaire (INES) where 5 PV/T solar hybrid panels were tested under the exact same conditions to determine their thermal performances. The results show that DualSun panels have the best thermal performances! The tests were conducted in 2015 (for the DualSun Wave) and 2018 (for the DualSun Spring). Each time, one or multiple competitors were tested with the DualSun panels.
DualSun is delighted to announce its participation at InterSolution 2019 with partner CLIMAPAC in Ghent, Belgium the 23rd and 24th of January 2019, stand 8527. InterSolution is the number one networking and trade…
Press release February 3, 2020 Download the PDF DualSun received the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label from the Solar Impulse Foundation for its solar hybrid technology. Launched by the Solar Impulse Foundation,…
Press Release – August 31, 2022 Download the PDF version DualSun, a French manufacturer of solar panels, has announced a €10 million financing round from TiLT Capital…
