Morgan Solar Inc

Morgan Solar, Inc. is a Canadian solar power and optical technology company based in Toronto, Ontario. The company's two main products are the Sun Simba concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar panel[1] and the Savanna Dual-Axis Tracker.[2]

Morgan Solar
TypePrivate
IndustrySolar Power
Sustainable Energy
Founded2007 (2007)
FoundersJohn Paul Morgan
Nicolas Morgan
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
,
Canada
ProductsConcentrated Photovoltaic Solar Panels
Dual-Axis Solar Trackers
Number of employees
<40 (2019)
Websitemorgansolar.com

Technology

Sun Simba CPV

The Sun Simba uses a customized "Light-guide Solar Optic"[3][4] to focus light collected over a large surface area on to a relatively small, highly efficient solar cell for conversion into electricity. Multiple generations[5] of the Sun Simba have been developed and deployed at test sites in Ontario and California.[6] To date, the highest reported active area efficiency of the Sun Simba is 29%,[1] as compared to the experimental world record efficiency of 44.7% in 2013.[7]

Savanna Dual-Axis Tracker

The Savanna PV tracker is designed both to complement the Sun Simba CPV panel, and to be used as an augmentation to improve the output of standard PV solar panels.[2] Solar panels generate the most power when they are directly facing the sun. By using a tracking system to keep panels properly aligned, output power production can be significantly increased. The Savanna distinguishes itself from many other trackers on the market in that it is much easier to install, requiring no heavy equipment or specialized infrastructure to be assembled ahead of time.[2]

History

Morgan Solar was founded in 2007 by brothers John Paul Morgan and Nicolas Morgan as an optical technology company with the goal of achieving solar power generation at costs rivalling traditional energy sources. Since its founding, Morgan Solar has grown to employ over 50 scientists, engineers and business administrators in the GTA[8] as well as a number of manufacturing experts, test site managers and business developers outside of Canada.

In 2010 Asif Ansari, former founder and CEO of eSolar, joined Morgan Solar as Chief Executive Officer.[9] Ansari's corporate portfolio includes leadership positions with eSolar and Suntrough Energy.[10]

In 2016 Mike Andrade, former President of the new products division of Celestica, took over as Chief Executive Officer.[11] Andrade's corporate portfolio includes leadership positions with Celestica as part of the founding management team as well as building Celestica's PV business.

Investors

Morgan Solar has raised over US$38 million in investments as of the end of 2011.[12] In addition to monetary investments Morgan Solar has formed strategic partnerships with several companies, including Iberdrola, Enbridge, inc.[13] and Enertech.[14]

See also

References
  1. "About Sun Simba". morgansolar.com. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  2. "About Savanna PV Tracker". morgansolar.com. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  3. "How it works". morgansolar.com. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  4. Tyler Hamilton (2009-02-20). "A Cheaper Solar Concentrator". technologyreview.com. Retrieved 2014-10-09.
  5. Darius Snieckus (2012-02-02). "Innovative module promises to make solar energy cheaper than coal and natural gas". Recharge News. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  6. "SUNLAB Solar Test site". University of Ottawa. Archived from the original on 2014-10-16. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  7. Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (2013-09-23). "World record solar cell with 44.7% efficiency". Science Daily. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  8. "About Morgan Solar". morgansolar.com. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  9. "Founder and ex-CEO of eSolar Asif Ansari takes the helm of Canadian startup Morgan Solar". Canadian Newswire. 2010-10-13. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  10. "Suntrough Goes Small With Solar Thermal in Developing Nations". www.greentechmedia.com. 2011-05-03. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  11. "Morgan Solar Board Appoints Mike Andrade as CEO". Canadian Newswire. 2016-06-29. Retrieved 2017-11-08.
  12. "Media Release: Morgan Solar Inc. closes B round at USD $28.8 M, with USD $9.8 M investment from Enbridge Inc". Canadian Newswire. 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2014-10-09.
  13. "Morgan Solar's smart solar power: Investing in Innovation Series (Part 4)". Enbridge inc. 2014-08-11. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
  14. "EnerTech Signs Strategic Investment and Partnership Agreement with Morgan Solar Inc. Transferring Solar Concentrated Photovoltaic Technology to Kuwait and the Middle East Region". PR Newswire. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2014-10-09.
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