SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 30, 2025Hacker News

3D solar tower increases capacity factor 50%, triples solar surface area

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Janta Power raised $5.5 million to scale its vertical 3D solar towers that achieve 50% higher capacity factors and triple the solar surface area compared to traditional flat panels. The company's towers are being piloted at major airports including Dallas-Fort Worth and Munich International, targeting space-constrained applications like data centers and EV charging hubs.

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