The New Artificial Leaf (NAL) is a multifunctional solar panel that stores solar energy by locally producing green hydrogen from purified waste/sea-water, in an independent decentralized fashion. Such an approach sets it apart from the current renewable energy solutions, which are somewhat inefficient and dependent on the grid.
Full description
Our tool, the New Artificial Leaf (NAL), represents an evolution of solar panels. It is a thicker, multifunctional solar panel that can be split into two sub-modules: the Solar-Water Purification Module (S-WPM) and the Electrochemical Module (ECM).
Unlike traditional PV panels, the NAL has three main functions.
1) WATER PURIFICATION: utilize the heat dissipated from solar energy to purify or desalinate wastewater or seawater. This is achieved through a technology called thermal Membrane Distillation (MD), which is integrated with the PV panel into the Solar-Water Purification System (S-WPM).
2) SOLAR ENERGY: produce electricity like a traditional PV panel, but with a longer lifespan due to the cooling effect of the water purification function. These first two functions alone could be a standalone product, the S-WPM, with its own market and value proposition.
3) LOCALIZED GREEN HYDROGEN production, by harnessing electricity from the PV panel. This is done with the addition of the Electrochemical Module (ECM), an electrochemical cell that can be added to the S-WPM to complete the full product’s configuration. This way, it will be possible to store surplus electrical energy produced by the PV that does not find an immediate demand. Instead of being wasted, this energy is stored as green hydrogen, produced directly inside the NAL.
Unlike traditional PV panels, the NAL has three main functions.
1) WATER PURIFICATION: utilize the heat dissipated from solar energy to purify or desalinate wastewater or seawater. This is achieved through a technology called thermal Membrane Distillation (MD), which is integrated with the PV panel into the Solar-Water Purification System (S-WPM).
2) SOLAR ENERGY: produce electricity like a traditional PV panel, but with a longer lifespan due to the cooling effect of the water purification function. These first two functions alone could be a standalone product, the S-WPM, with its own market and value proposition.
3) LOCALIZED GREEN HYDROGEN production, by harnessing electricity from the PV panel. This is done with the addition of the Electrochemical Module (ECM), an electrochemical cell that can be added to the S-WPM to complete the full product’s configuration. This way, it will be possible to store surplus electrical energy produced by the PV that does not find an immediate demand. Instead of being wasted, this energy is stored as green hydrogen, produced directly inside the NAL.
Value proposition
Green Independence's New Artificial Leaf (NAL) integrates multiple functions into a single product. In summary, NAL offers a comprehensive solution for decentralized and independent energy production, water purification, and environmental sustainability, making it a valuable proposition for potential customers.
Here is a list of the key advantages:
- DECENTRALIZED APPROACH: provides decentralized and independent energy production, avoiding issues like increased emissions from fuel transport, grid dependency, and energy shortages.
- GREEN HYDROGEN FOR ENERGY STORAGE: NAL stores surplus electrical energy as green hydrogen within the NAL Cell to prevent energy waste.
- WATER PURIFICATION: NAL's Water Purification System (WPS) produces high-quality purified water from wasted solar heat, suitable for sale as "bi-distillated" or "ultrapure" water.
- WASTE-TO-H2 TECHNOLOGY: green hydrogen production starting from wastewater, reducing operational costs, and generating surplus purified water for additional use or sale.
- WASTED HEAT USE: Utilizes solar heat dissipation for wastewater/seawater purification, increasing the harnessing of solar power with a Thermal Membrane Distillation.
- IMPROVED PV EFFICIENCY: Water purification's cooling effect enhances PV panel efficiency and longevity for more effective electricity production.
- 1:1 POWER RATIO: Minimizes solar energy waste with a balanced ratio between PV and electrolyzer size, using small cells for flexible operation.
- LOW MAINTENANCE & COST: Utilizes an economical alkaline approach with low-voltage, low-pressure catalytic systems, reducing operational expenses and maintenance.
Here is a list of the key advantages:
- DECENTRALIZED APPROACH: provides decentralized and independent energy production, avoiding issues like increased emissions from fuel transport, grid dependency, and energy shortages.
- GREEN HYDROGEN FOR ENERGY STORAGE: NAL stores surplus electrical energy as green hydrogen within the NAL Cell to prevent energy waste.
- WATER PURIFICATION: NAL's Water Purification System (WPS) produces high-quality purified water from wasted solar heat, suitable for sale as "bi-distillated" or "ultrapure" water.
- WASTE-TO-H2 TECHNOLOGY: green hydrogen production starting from wastewater, reducing operational costs, and generating surplus purified water for additional use or sale.
- WASTED HEAT USE: Utilizes solar heat dissipation for wastewater/seawater purification, increasing the harnessing of solar power with a Thermal Membrane Distillation.
- IMPROVED PV EFFICIENCY: Water purification's cooling effect enhances PV panel efficiency and longevity for more effective electricity production.
- 1:1 POWER RATIO: Minimizes solar energy waste with a balanced ratio between PV and electrolyzer size, using small cells for flexible operation.
- LOW MAINTENANCE & COST: Utilizes an economical alkaline approach with low-voltage, low-pressure catalytic systems, reducing operational expenses and maintenance.
Product pricing
Fixed price
- Pricing upon request
Product material
We're actively exploring the use of recycled and recyclable materials for the subcomponents of our panels while prioritizing the development of a lean manufacturing process. Our approach involves a swap model for our electrochemical cell.
