It’s not exactly a flower, but it’s as close as a machine can get to looking pretty enough for a garden. Once installed, The SmartflowerPOP uses photovoltaic technology to create clean electricity for your home or living space. Producing approximately 4000 kWh of electricity per year, the Smartflower is twice as efficient as any comparable solar unit and is capable of single-handedly powering a standard central European home. The function is simple, the design is unprecedented, and the energy it produces can significantly reduce your carbon emissions.

How Does It Work?

Your SmartflowerPOP will usually be up and running before you’ve had enough time to rub the sleep from your eyes. Each day at sunrise, the Smartflower automatically unfolds and aims its solar modular fan towards the light. Its “petals” then absorb energy from the sun and convert it into the same electricity that lets you run the tap, take a hot shower, brew a pot of coffee, and toast bread.

That’s not all the Smartflower can do. As the sun moves across the sky during the day, the fan follows it using a dual-axle tracking system—ensuring completely reliable energy consumption. Static solar panels, in comparison, can only face the sun directly once per day. When night falls, the Smartflower securely folds up to protect itself from dust, snow, and any other debris that may fall onto its surface.

The petals’ ability to freely fold and unfold has been shown to minimize common energy losses by around five percent. These losses are reduced even more thanks to the Smartflower’s innovative cooling technology. Equipped with rear ventilation, the Smartflower does not allow hot air to build up inside of it. Consequently, the entire system stays 10–20 degrees Celsius cooler than the average rooftop unit, and produces five to 10 percent more electricity.

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Where Can I Get My Hands on One?

Check out the official Smartflower website to find a dealer near you. Schedule an appointment to have a professional determine the best place to position your Smartflower. Once it’s been delivered and set up, you can start producing your own CLEAN electricity! The unit is firmly bolted to the ground and is fully operational within an hour of installation.

Why Should I Consider SmartflowerPOP?

If you’re environmentally conscious and looking to live sustainably, SmartflowerPOP is the ideal addition to your home. While it is a piece of highly advanced equipment, it’s incredibly user-friendly and easy to set up. The system generates up to 40 percent more output than any comparable mechanism and is more reliable than the competition thanks to its smart-tracking feature. All units are made in Austria from the highest quality materials and work in complete autonomy, so very little effort will be required on your end. SmartflowerPOP can be relocated without much difficulty should you decide to move and can be a great alternative to consider for those who are unable or unwilling to install rooftop solar panels. The list goes on and on.

Do it for you. Do it for your planet.

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