Enertopia Announces Solar PV Heat Recovery Patent Issuance from USPTO
Enertopia (OTCQB: ENRT) has received USPTO patent #12224704 for its Solar PV Heat Recovery System. The patented technology addresses the critical issue of solar panel overheating, which reduces electrical output and panel lifespan. Third-party engineering studies indicate the heat extractor device can increase energy production by up to 13.8% annually and 19.9% monthly.
The technology tackles a fundamental problem where photovoltaic panels, operating above their optimal temperature of 77°F, lose 0.26% efficiency per degree increase. The system utilizes a moisture collection layer between the panel and liquid transfer system, facilitating heat transfer and potentially supporting irrigation systems. The open-loop design prevents thermal shock while efficiently extracting heat from the panels.
Enertopia (OTCQB: ENRT) ha ricevuto il brevetto USPTO #12224704 per il suo Sistema di Recupero di Calore da Fotovoltaico. La tecnologia brevettata affronta il problema critico del surriscaldamento dei pannelli solari, che riduce la produzione elettrica e la durata del pannello. Studi ingegneristici di terze parti indicano che il dispositivo estrattore di calore può aumentare la produzione energetica fino al 13,8% annualmente e al 19,9% mensilmente.
La tecnologia affronta un problema fondamentale dove i pannelli fotovoltaici, operando oltre la loro temperatura ottimale di 25°C (77°F), perdono lo 0,26% di efficienza per ogni grado di aumento. Il sistema utilizza uno strato di raccolta dell'umidità tra il pannello e il sistema di trasferimento del liquido, facilitando il trasferimento di calore e potenzialmente supportando i sistemi di irrigazione. Il design a circuito aperto previene gli choc termici mentre estrae efficientemente il calore dai pannelli.
Enertopia (OTCQB: ENRT) ha recibido la patente USPTO #12224704 para su Sistema de Recuperación de Calor Solar PV. La tecnología patentada aborda el problema crítico del sobrecalentamiento de los paneles solares, que reduce la producción eléctrica y la vida útil del panel. Estudios de ingeniería de terceros indican que el dispositivo extractor de calor puede aumentar la producción de energía hasta en un 13,8% anualmente y un 19,9% mensualmente.
La tecnología enfrenta un problema fundamental donde los paneles fotovoltaicos, operando por encima de su temperatura óptima de 25°C (77°F), pierden el 0,26% de eficiencia por cada grado de aumento. El sistema utiliza una capa de recolección de humedad entre el panel y el sistema de transferencia de líquido, facilitando la transferencia de calor y potencialmente apoyando los sistemas de riego. El diseño de circuito abierto previene los choques térmicos mientras extrae eficientemente el calor de los paneles.
Enertopia (OTCQB: ENRT)는 태양광 PV 열 회수 시스템에 대해 USPTO 특허 #12224704를 받았습니다. 이 특허 기술은 태양광 패널의 과열 문제를 해결하는데 중점을 두고 있으며, 이는 전기 출력과 패널 수명을 감소시킵니다. 제3자 엔지니어링 연구에 따르면, 열 추출 장치는 연간 최대 13.8% 및 월 19.9%의 에너지 생산 증가를 가능하게 합니다.
이 기술은 25°C (77°F)의 최적 온도를 초과하여 작동할 때, 태양광 패널이 매 증가하는 도마다 0.26%의 효율을 잃는 근본적인 문제를 해결합니다. 이 시스템은 패널과 액체 전송 시스템 사이에 습기 수집 층을 사용하여 열 전이를 촉진하고 잠재적으로 관개 시스템을 지원합니다. 개방 루프 설계는 열 충격을 방지하면서 패널에서 열을 효율적으로 추출합니다.
Enertopia (OTCQB: ENRT) a reçu le brevet USPTO #12224704 pour son Système de Récupération de Chaleur Photovoltaïque. La technologie brevetée s'attaque au problème critique de la surchauffe des panneaux solaires, qui réduit la production électrique et la durée de vie des panneaux. Des études d'ingénierie tierces indiquent que le dispositif extracteur de chaleur peut augmenter la production d'énergie jusqu'à 13,8% par an et 19,9% par mois.
La technologie aborde un problème fondamental où les panneaux photovoltaïques, fonctionnant au-dessus de leur température optimale de 25°C (77°F), perdent 0,26% d'efficacité par degré d'augmentation. Le système utilise une couche de collecte d'humidité entre le panneau et le système de transfert de liquide, facilitant le transfert de chaleur et soutenant potentiellement les systèmes d'irrigation. La conception en boucle ouverte empêche les chocs thermiques tout en extrayant efficacement la chaleur des panneaux.
Enertopia (OTCQB: ENRT) hat das USPTO-Patent #12224704 für sein Solar-PV-Wärmerückgewinnungssystem erhalten. Die patentierte Technologie behebt das kritische Problem der Überhitzung von Sonnenkollektoren, die die elektrische Leistung und die Lebensdauer der Paneele verringert. Drittanbieter-Engineering-Studien zeigen, dass das Wärmeextraktionsgerät die Energieproduktion um bis zu 13,8% jährlich und um 19,9% monatlich steigern kann.
Die Technologie behandelt ein grundlegendes Problem, bei dem Photovoltaik-Panels, die über ihrer optimalen Temperatur von 25°C (77°F) betrieben werden, für jeden Grad Temperaturanstieg eine Effizienz von 0,26% verlieren. Das System nutzt eine Feuchtigkeitscollectorschicht zwischen dem Panel und dem Flüssigkeitstransfersystem, um den Wärmeübergang zu erleichtern und möglicherweise die Bewässerungssysteme zu unterstützen. Das offene Design verhindert thermischen Schock und extrahiert effizient Wärme von den Panels.
- Patent #12224704 granted by USPTO for Solar PV Heat Recovery System
- Technology can increase energy production by up to 13.8% annually
- Monthly energy production improvements of up to 19.9%
- System extends panel lifespan by reducing thermal stress
- Technology can support agricultural irrigation systems
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Kelowna, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2025) - Enertopia Corporation (OTCQB: ENRT) (CSE: ENRT) ("Enertopia'' or the "Company") an energy company focused on building shareholder value through a combination of our intellectual property, pending patents in the green technology space, along with our Nevada lithium claims, is very pleased to provide the following Patent updates.
Heat Recovery System Patent Issued - #12224704
The United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) has notified the Company that patent number 12224704 was issued today, February 11, 2025.
Our Heat Recovery System uniquely addresses a systematic problem in the solar industry; the overheating of panels, which leads to lower electrical output and shorter panel lifetimes.
3rd party engineering studies by Thermal Energy System Specialists, LLC. Indicated from their Oct 2021 report that energy production increases of up to
The Current Problem:
Photovoltaic panels, such as solar panels, absorb solar energy and convert the solar energy into electrical energy. However, photovoltaic panels can become very hot. Operating at such high temperatures can cause the photovoltaic panels to rapidly degrade, and to inefficiently convert the solar energy into electrical energy.
The photovoltaic panels are rated to convert the solar energy into electrical energy at a rate of 15
The optimal temperature for the face of a photovoltaic panel is 77 degrees Fahrenheit, and for every degree F above or below 77 degrees the current output of the panel is reduced by approximately
Enertopia's Patented Solution:
Generally, moisture that exists in air is measured as grains of moisture per pound of dry air. At the point of saturation (e.g., dew point), water forms on cool surfaces. This process generally occurs at night. During the heat of the day, as ambient hot air pulls moisture from surrounding environments, moisture will also form on cool surfaces, with our heat recovery system taking advantage of these conditions to collect and retain the moisture formed at dew point temperatures.
The moisture collection layer is positioned between the photovoltaic panel and the liquid transfer system to facilitate the rapid transfer of heat from the photovoltaic panel to the liquid transfer system. In some instances, during periods when, due to surrounding ambient conditions, moisture will not naturally form, the heat recovery system described herein may employ a controlled water emitting means to insure saturation of the moisture collection layer.
Thus, the heat recovery system may rapidly and efficiently take advantage of ambient environment and temperatures to facilitate and improve heat transfer from the photovoltaic panel, thereby improving efficiency, reducing degradation of the panel, and improving the overall panel lifespan. Additionally, the moisture collection layer may feed an agricultural or drip system that allows for irrigation of plants, in environments where a large amount of water for irrigating the plants is limited.
A potential issue with thermal heating and cooling systems is that the photovoltaic panels may undergo thermal shock when they come into contact with a cool liquid transfer system, causing them to fail. Our patented process addresses this issue by providing an open loop system that helps to prevent or limit thermal shock, and thus failure. The open loop system separates the liquid transfer systems that may include a cool liquid from the photovoltaic panel, while still rapidly encouraging and/or extracting heat from the photovoltaic panel and directing the heat to the liquid transfer systems.
Heat Extractor
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Rainmaker Patent Update:
"Enertopia expects to hear back from the USPTO in the coming weeks on our third patent approval. We look forward to the next steps of solving real world energy and water problems and expect to announce further news shortly." States President Robert McAllister
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