Hybrid Energy Solutions is performing research and development on renewable energy systems to improve their affordability, reliability and sustainability.
Our focus is on solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind turbines. Our aim is to enhance the performance of these systems through the introduction of innovation .The solar PV panels and wind turbines are designed to help residential buildings and off-grid sites generate their own affordable and clean energy, particularly those that suffer from energy poverty. Our market research shows that there is a significant market opportunity for solar photovoltaics in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Our research focuses on two aspects:
A metal heat sink to reduce heat build up in solar photovoltaic panels.
Sustainable and affordable micro wind turbine.
We are currently working in collaboration with London South Bank University, Loughborough University and NSEL of Nigeria on the heat sink design and development. The wind turbine design is at the early stage and looking at using sustainable natural fibre structure for the turbine.
The Technology
Heat Sink
Our solution comprises a solar PV panel with a low-cost, easily manufacturable metallic heatsink that reduces its temperature passively. Comparable studies suggest reductions in temperature of 16°C, leading to 8% increase in efficiency. The lack of any moving parts increases robustness, while lowered temperatures reduce degradation over time thus prolonging the cell’s in-service lifespan; these factors are paramount for communities with limited access to maintenance or replacements. Importantly, the heatsink will be designed such that manufacturers need not invest in any additional plant or equipment, thus encouraging uptake amongst local industry.
Grants
Jan 2024
We are excited to share that our team have won £300K from the Innovate UK "African Innovation Collaborations for Net Zero Places" funding call to develop novel heatsink technology for solar PV cells adapted to the Nigerian solar energy market.
Our team brings together leading expertise from both Nigeria and the UK, and comprises Usman Damo (MEng PhD MRAeS MIMechE CEng) and Tarig ZY Ahmed (CEng) of Hybrid Energy Systems (UK) Ltd., Finian McCann (PhD, CEng, MICE, MIMECHE) of Loughborough University, Siegfried Kwame Yeboah (CEng, MCIBSE, AMEI, FHEA, PhD), Christina Francis (MsC, PhD) and Mubarak Ismail (MSc, PhD) of London South Bank University, NASENI Solar Energy Ltd. and Professor Abubakar Sambo of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Let’s Work Together
We’re always looking for new opportunities and are comfortable working internationally. Please get in touch and one of our project managers will contact you about beginning the proposal process.