Vertical tower solar power systems promise to revitalize solar energy by generating more energy in a smaller footprint. Janta Power, a Texas-based company, has developed a system that can collect solar energy almost around the clock.
Unlike traditional horizontal solar power plants that occupy vast amounts of space, Janta Power builds three-dimensional tower structures with vertically mounted panels. This allows for more components to be installed within a limited space and for absorbing sunlight from different angles.
These towers automatically rotate to follow the sun's movement, ensuring continuous power generation. Compared to traditional flat-panel solar panels, these installations generate approximately 50% more electricity while occupying only one-third the space.
The tower achieves a capacity utilization rate of 32%, compared to only 22% for standard systems. Energy costs are reduced to $0.05 per kilowatt-hour, three times lower than the global average. The design can also withstand gusts of wind up to 270 km/h. Janta Power's pilot projects have already been launched at Munich and Dallas International Airports.
