Vertical solar tubes represent a paradigm shift with the potential to address many issues faced by traditional flat panel solar systems, especially in extreme cold or snow-rich environments. With tube design, the collection of snow won’t impact energy generation, the impact resistance offered by the tubes can prevent structural collapse, and operational expenses related to installation, maintenance, and snow removal will be significantly decreased. In addition to these economic advantages, vertical solar tubes challenge the traditional paradigm of solar technology by offering effective energy generation solutions in extreme cold.

Vertical solar tubes are solar power generation systems that use a tubular structure and are mounted vertically. They are usually made of 4 to 16 columns of highly efficient solar panels that can capture and convert sunlight into energy along their full 360 degrees. Most solar panels are only able to capture sunlight from a specific direction. Additionally, panels that are mounted flat must be installed at an angle to capture sunlight. Because of this, there are challenges in capturing sunlight when the sun is at lower angles in winter (oblique sunlight). Flat solar panels are ineffective in capturing and converting sunlight in areas with continual freezing temperatures and sites located at high latitudes. On the other hand, vertical solar tubes are able to capture sunlight along 100% of the vertical daylight from sunrise to sunset, regardless of the sunlight's angle and the snowy weather temperatures. The vertical structural design of the solar poles eliminates the accumulation of snow, reducing the maintenance and cleaning requirements and improving the ability of the solar harnessing poles to operate at full capacity.

Additionally, because of their unique design, vertical solar tubes offer better wind resistance than other designs. Regular solar panels can experience destructive wind forces that can loosen brackets or even damage them. However, in vertical tubular designs, wind pressure is dispersed, improving system stability and safety. This is particularly beneficial for the cold, harsh, and snowy, windy altitudes.

Product Advantages

360-Degree Omnidirectional Light Harvesting: Vertical structures can capture sunlight from every angle, throughout the whole day, optimally increasing total power production. This is especially useful for high-latitude regions where sunlight is limited.

Intelligent Remote Management: Supports D4i technology, which allows for the remote and intelligent monitoring, control, and management of a system’s operational and maintenance activities, resulting in improved operational and maintenance efficiencies and a decreased need for manual inspections.

Excellent Wind Resistance: Minimal damage is caused in strong wind environments, and the unique design of low wind resistance offers stability where other solar panel designs would fail.

Compact Structure, Easy Installation: Features a fully-integrated steel superstructure that incorporates solar tubes, batteries, controllers, and light fixtures. The system is less complex than alternatives due to its ease of assembly and installation, and will offer the user a remarkable reduction in labor and time expenditure.

Long-Term Low Operating Costs: The system is made for off-grid use and can operate with no electricity expenses as it uses solar panels. This means it can save a lot of money.

Low Maintenance, Long Service Life: It uses top-quality Topcon/BC monocrystalline cells and 3.2mm ultra-clear tempered glass. This makes it lighter, better power generation, and it is strong in the wind. The lifespan of the system is more than 15 years, and the maintenance is very low.

Customizable and Widely Adaptable: You can configure the system with any combination of luminaires, poles, batteries, and controllers. The system can retrofit and upgrade existing street lights.

It also has an amazing ability to withstand the cold. The vertical solar tubes are the first of their kind to offer an aesthetically pleasing solution for urban lighting. Its modern design and column shape can fit anywhere, from the street, park, or plaza. With a low footprint, the vertical solar tubes can also eliminate the presence of traditional solar panels. Urban designs are also enhanced by vertical solar tubes, which add aesthetic value to the space and improve power efficiency.