INTRODUCTION

Changing How Solar Modules Are Built

Welcome to the world of TULiPPS Solar B.V., home of the next generation of solar photovoltaic (PV) module technology.

Representing the first major innovation in module technology in 4 decades, our unique COSMOS™ system reduces cost, weight, and installation time while increasing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of roof-mounted and building-integrated solar PV arrays.

December 15th, 2011
We are pleased to announce that the COSMOS™ module technology from TULiPPS has been nominated for the Dutch Solar Innovation Awards: http://www.dutchsolarawards.nl/ . With a significant amount of the world’s solar photovoltaic (PV) modules currently being produced on Dutch equipment, the Netherlands are well represented in the world of solar. That’s why we’re were so excited to learn that TULiPPS was one of three companies nominated for the 2012 Dutch Solar Innovation Awards in the Industrial Development category. Download Press Release

PV Module Technology that Boosts Efficiency While Lowering Costs

Over the last few decades, the PV industry has invested considerable time, effort, and resources improving the energy-generating efficiency of PV cells and reducing their manufacturing costs. However, traditional glass and aluminum-frame modules that house PV cells have not changed significantly in over 40 years, nor has their installation method because the industry is still using a separate metal support structure. Hence, a significant opportunity to reduce costs and weight has been left unexploited — until now!

Applying design, materials, and manufacturing efficiencies from the automotive composites industry, TULiPPS has developed its patent-pending COSMOS™ module technology with a frameless, integrated structural support system plus thin glass top. This versatile system can be used by any PV module manufacturer producing modules that utilize silicon or thin-film PV cell technologies with glass tops/fronts. By switching from conventional metal frames to our frameless composite system, PV module producers can reduce their systems costs, improve their design flexibility, and offer their own customers numerous benefits ranging from lower weight to much faster installation to higher energy-conversion efficiency.

Thanks to tough automotive-grade plastics and composites warranted to provide a 25+ year service life, this new module system offers a high level of parts integration plus plug-'n-play functionality that speeds assembly and installation. Since the systems are lighter and can be mounted flatter and closer to the building structure than conventional PV modules, heavy ballast is no longer needed to secure modules to the roof surface. Instead, a proven roof-anchor system that does not penetrate the roof membrane is used. Together, these innovative features help lower installation costs and time, and reduce the risk of post-installation roof leaks.

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