Enerdynamic Hybrid Technologies Corp. (EHT) announced that all testing and tooling has been completed to deliver 75MW annually of the company's environmentally sustainable Advanced Modular Housing Systems including the "Enertec" embedded solar roof product. The "Enertec" Embedded Solar Roof is a breakthrough in the industry in that it is cost effective when compared to traditional solar and can be used as a new build or retrofit product. It can be embedded into EHT's Advanced Modular Housing Systems or as a standalone product on a carport, shed roof or as the roof of a solar powered emergency shelter.
EHT, at its production facility in Welland, Ontario, is now ready to outfit up to 150,000 homes per year with its innovative product (based on 5kW per home), placing the organization strategically to compete with industry leaders such as SolarCity that recently announced it is in the early stages of commercializing its solar tile roofing.
EHT has recently concluded testing of a 1,200 square foot home, constructed of the Advanced Modular Housing System and embedded with 9kW of Enertec. Management is pleased to report that the combination of the two products allows for an entirely "off-grid" home when used throughout much of Northern Canada. The system easily generates a day's supply of power for a home with heating and cooling requirements of 750W of energy per hour.
At the core of the Enertec product, whereby the solar cells are embedded in a proprietary fire proof skin, is the substantial cost savings from eliminating heavy glass panels and aluminum racking, two significantly limiting factors in the adoption of solar because of weight limitations, and onerous shipping and labor costs. A lighter product at a better price point will open up a larger market for solar because of faster payback times especially for rural and remote users looking to go off-grid. Furthermore, the entire EHT embedded solar roof becomes a massive solar panel capable of producing significantly more energy than the home requires, allowing the home to then become an important source of power for the local micro grid or large battery storage systems.
John Gamble, CEO commented, "Today, EHT's plant in Welland, Ontario displays the Company's model designs that are environmentally advanced and comfortable with insulation values as high as R50 or greater. The advantages of the Advanced Modular Housing Systems are readily apparent particularly for construction in remote regions. The EHT Advanced Modular Housing Systems are incredibly strong and a clear leader in terms of energy-efficiency, durability and weather resistance. EHT can erect an entire home in days versus many months with the conventional building process."
The EHT Advanced Modular Housing System uses a proprietary skin and foam core that is stronger and more energy efficient than traditional wood or steel structures providing the highest ratings for energy efficiency. EHT works with its partners worldwide to erect the buildings on-site utilizing EHT staff and local crews. After installation, each structure can be furnished and finished to meet the customer's requirements including customer requests for siding, tile, kitchens and bathrooms. The finished product can be shipped on pallets and can be delivered via rail, truck or water in standard formats.
