Morgan Solar Energy Blinds Wins the 2024 BGIS Supplier Innovation Award

After collaborating with BGIS since 2021, and demonstrating and validating the performance and efficiency of Energy Blinds, BGIS awards Morgan Solar with the Innovation of the Year award and collaborates with us on the first commercial deployments. Article

Upper District Grand School Board at the Ontario Land Tribunal

Morgan Solar presented evidence based on the impact of a proposed development on the neighboring Guelph Public School. The tribunal ordered that the zoning bylaw be modified based on the evidence presented. Morgan Solar carried our analysis from a variety of perspectives, looking not only at how many hours of shadow the new building would cast but also quantifying the impacts of lost diffuse light, the loss in thermal energy during the winter, and using the EU standards Daylighting in Buildings 2018.

Release of 550W

In response to growing demand for DC health monitoring of higher power solar panels, Morgan Solar expands the IV DAQs reach to over 90% of existing installed silicon-based PV technologies.

First Deployment in South America

IV DAQ is deployed at the first site in South America. IV DAQ wireless communication system is now officially compatible with scientific radio frequencies across most of South America.

Global Affairs Canada 2nd Delivery

Impressed with our progress based on the testing and validation carried out so far, Global Affairs Canada hired us again to deliver improved energy-producing window covering prototypes and testing. The form factor matured and came to more closely resemble a venetian blind, giving us an opportunity to further validate the product's impact on building energy efficiency.

Library Facade with Main Street Architecture and Ken Fukushima Architecture

Working once more with architect David Fujiwara, who designed the Ontario Association of Architects array we had previously built, in partnership with Ken Fukishima we designed an innovative solar Brise Soleil using our customized architectural photovoltaic and optical slats for a major public library system. The architect's vision was for an electrical generation system that would light up like the northern lights at night to draw in visitors. The project is slated for completion in summer 2024.

Release of HV / HP

Morgan Solar releases two new IV DAQ models in pace with the evolving PV panel market. IV DAQ HP can service modules with power input ranges up to 800W. IV DAQ HV is designed to service the rapidly expanding thin-film PV Market.

IV DAQ deployments reach 2GW

With deployments spanning 3 continents the IV DAQ has now been deployed on over 2GB of Utility Scale Solar Projects.

580 Booth

Morgan Solar interconnected a facade PV system at 580 Booth Street in Ottawa. By shading the facade and windows from intense solar radiation in the afternoon, this system makes the office building more comfortable for occupants while generating electricity and still providing a view. These systems do not need to move to track the sun; the optical design provides a dynamic response to the sun's movement through the sky.

DAQ Commercial Deployments Reach 200MW

First batch of IV DAQs delivered to large-scale utility solar sites as a tool for boosting in-field efficiency. Better Data for Better Decisions.

Sandia National Lab Partners with IV DAQ for Snow Loss Analysis

Sandia National Labs deploys an IV DAQ system at Michigan Regional Test Center (RTC) for Emerging Solar Technologies.

First Deployment in Europe

IV DAQ is deployed at first site in the EU. IV DAQ wireless communication system is now officially compatible with scientific radio frequencies across the EU.

CD Howe - Smart Blind Deployment

Morgan Solar worked with BGIS to deliver an innovative AI based blind control algorithm to the Canadian Government's iconic CD Howe building in order to improve energy efficiency and cut GHGs. A software update to 1 floor of this building is cutting 12 tons of CO2 per year. Link Article, BGIS.

Energy Producing Window Coverings

Global Affairs Canada, working with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, launched an open challenge for Energy Producing Window Coverings. They were searching for solutions to windows, which are a major weak point in building energy efficiency and costly to replace. They wanted solutions which could manage heat, light, glare, improve R-value performance, and generate meaningful electricity. We had been researching ways to improve building energy efficiency at the window already, and we responded to the public tender. We were awarded a contract to produce the first prototype.

Morgan Solar Launches the IV DAQ & Analytic Portal

The IV DAQ is an industry-first in-situ IV Curve Tracer. Developed in-house to monitor how design optimizations improved tracker and panel performance in on-sun conditions, the IV DAQ is now available as a commercial solution to raise the efficiency of the entire industry. The IV DAQ is paired with the Analytic Portal, a user-friendly, web-based tool that allows for rapid visualization and comparison of the thousands of IV Curves captured by IV DAQ systems.

Cisco Greenbuild

Recognizing our innovation in blind control and GHG reduction, Cisco invited Morgan Solar into their booth at Greenbuild, a green technology conference for building decarbonization, to show off our research into Energy Blinds that manage heat and glare in buildings while generating electricity; potentially doubling the onsite generation capacity of tall buildings.

SPOTlight Solar Pergola Installed At Ontario Association Of Architects Headquarters

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) recently renovated its Toronto headquarters to achieve zero net carbon in a project that highlights the competing demands for sunlight in high-performance buildings. To showcase their commitment to sustainability, Morgan Solar designed a 200-m2 customized SPOTlight Solar Pergola to generate 40,000 kWh annually, block most of the heat and glare from the sun throughout the year and maintain a view of the sky. Read more here.

Facade PV Performance Testing At National Research Council Of Canada Daylighting Lab

Morgan Solar collaborated with NRC to conduct a performance test of a facade PV array installed at NRC's Daylighting Lab in Ottawa. The array consisted of PV and optical slats designed and made by Morgan Solar installed in front of windows. The test involved measuring energy performance and comparing heat and glare in two office environments. The control room featured a fabric roller blind. After adding lighting, HVAC energy and solar generation, the test room used 75% less energy compared to the control room!

SimbaX Bifacial Solar Panels Installed At University Of Ottawa's Sunlab

Morgan Solar is participating in the University of Ottawa's three-year ASPIRE project, trialing two-axis tracked bifacial solar panels at high latitudes. The solar panels feature Morgan Solar's SimbaX technology to enhance energy performance and are made by manufacturing partner Silfab Solar.

Agro-Solar Proof-Of-Concept In Japan With Gigasolar

The city of Setouchi in Okayama prefecture, Japan installed three demonstration arrays in Ushimado and Osafune as a first phase ahead of developing an ambitious plan for solar electrification of the region. The second phase is to install 20 MW of new capacity. These installations are an excellent demonstration of the flexibility enabled by Savanna to use oddly shaped parcels of land and tight spaces in general.

Project size: 140 kW

Abbey Dawn FIT Project In Kingston, Ontario, Canada With UGEI – Endura

This Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) project allowed us to test the limits on working with difficult terrain such as wet and muddy sites. It was a unique experience that demonstrated the flexibility of above ground ballasts that make our Savanna product usable on an otherwise unfeasible site. Monitor this system in real time here

Project size: 600 kW

Lovell FIT Project In Kingston, Ontario, Canada With UGEI – Endura

This FIT project is maximizing power generation by building to the allowed peak size limit and using the Savanna tracker for the highest performance yields. Monitor this system in real time here.

Project size: 600 kW

SPOTlight Licensing Deal And Joint Venture With Wellsun

We signed a deal to license SPOTlight to Wellsun for use in Lumiduct. Morgan Solar gained substantial ownership of Wellsun, and together we are focused on moving Lumiduct to market.

Kalandar FIT Project In Kingston, Ontario, Canada With UGEI – Endura

With a growing number of proven installation and operational successes in Ontario, Savanna proved to be ideal for FIT projects in the province. Monitor this system in real time here.

Project size: 300 kW

Commercial Demonstration Of SPOTlight Lumiduct At Mondial Movers

A full size SPOTlight Lumiduct demonstration system was installed on the facade of Mondial Movers in Rotterdam. The installation has been enthusiastically received by the client, and encouragingly generated a barrage of media attention and interest from customers, and Wellsun has won several innovation and design awards.

Project size: 40 m2

Licensing Deal With Silfab Solar

We partnered with Silfab Solar, North America's largest solar panel manufacturer, to develop and license the SimbaX technology and disrupt the cost of conventional PV panels.

Investor Confidence

Raised $10.5M from new and existing investors.

Guadalix Demonstration Site In Spain With Iberdrola

We partnered with one of our investors, Iberdrola, one of the largest deployers of renewable energy in the world to install Savanna at their global test in Guadalix, Spain. Validation of system performance will allow Savanna to participate in local competitive bids.

Project size: 12 kW

Pivot To The Urban Utility Market

Morgan Solar was approached by Solar Swing (later Wellsun) in the Netherlands to explore using our translucent Sun Simba™ solar panels for building integrated applications. Together we developed Lumiduct, a dual glass curtain wall which integrates SPOTlight translucent panels.

Commercial Project At Lancaster National Soccer Center

We partnered with the city of Lancaster, California to install 193 kW of Savanna dual-axis trackers next to their soccer center. The system feeds a direct load application by operating the soccer centre's water pumps. This location also operates as a testing and demonstration site, collecting weather and performance data for detailed analysis.

Project size: 193 kW

SPOTlight Lumiduct Test Prototype At Radboud University Nijmegen

We collaborated with Wellsun and Radboud University to install a proof-of-concept SPOTlight Lumiduct test system at the university campus for performance evaluation.

Kortright Test Site In Northern Ontario

In collaboration with the Kortright Center for Conservation, we are demonstrating a 6-tracker test system which allows for testing Savanna in cold climates..

Project size: 22 kW

Lancaster Area Utility Scale Site

This is our largest Savanna installation to date, with a total of 489 Savanna trackers installed. The dual axis tracking delivers excellent performance yields.

Project size: 1.8 MW

Expanding Operations

Moved into 100 Symes Road facility.

Experimentation And Validation At Toronto Headquarters

We established test sites in the north and south parking lots at our facility which are used for demonstrations, research and development and tours.

Project size: 20 kW

Ibaraki Demonstration Site In Japan With Gigasolar

Gigasolar began testing the Savanna tracker for expanded use in the Japanese market. 25 kW were initialled installed in the Tokyo area to gather comparative data between tracked and fixed position units to provide proof of concept. Outputs have been higher than predicted and as a result, have gained customer confidence. 62 additional kW were added in September 2015.

Project size: 87 kW

Demonstration Site With The Canadian High Commission In India

We were selected by the Canadian government to participate in the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) to accelerate the commercialization of our Savanna dual-axis tracker. A Savanna system was installed at the Canadian High Commission in India.

Project size: 25 kW

Following The Sun

Began development of Savanna dual axis tracker.

First Patent

We received our first patent on the Simple Planar Optical Technology which remains the backbone of our current products.

Investor Confidence

Raised $33.3M in Series B investment.

Growth

Moved into 30 Ordnance facility

Investor Confidence

Raised $9.2M in Series A investment.

Test Site In California

We established a test site on a parcel of desert land in Littlerock, California to perform a variety of product performance and validation tests in harsh conditions. We filmed our Savanna Time-Lapse and Savanna Install videos at Littlerock. Project size: 25-75 kW

Founded

MSI Incorporated, moved into 688 Richmond Street office.