Dallas, Texas – Janta Power, a US-based startup, is making waves in the renewable energy sector with its innovative 3D solar towers, which are reported to generate approximately 50% more energy than conventional flat solar panel arrays. The company recently secured $5.5 million in seed funding to advance the deployment of its vertically designed, pivoting solar power systems.
The firm’s patented technology addresses key limitations of traditional solar farms, primarily space constraints and variable energy output. Janta Power’s towers are designed to maximize solar capture and efficiency, even during off-peak sun hours.
Redefining Solar Efficiency with Vertical Design
Unlike sprawling flat-panel installations, Janta Power’s solar towers stack photovoltaic (PV) cells vertically, significantly reducing the land area required for energy generation. This modular design allows for a much higher concentration of panels in a smaller footprint, achieving three times more capacity per acre compared to traditional setups.
The towers incorporate a smart tracking function, enabling them to swivel on a single axis and automatically follow the sun’s movement throughout the day. This dynamic positioning ensures that the panels capture optimal sunlight at various angles, including the challenging low-angle light of early mornings and late afternoons, which flat panels often miss.
Boosting Power Output and Capacity Factor
Janta Power states that its 3D solar towers produce about 50% more energy than flat-panel systems, while using only one-third of the land area. This substantial increase in output is also reflected in the capacity factor, a critical measure of actual electricity produced versus theoretical maximum. The towers boast a capacity factor of approximately 32%, significantly outperforming the 22% typical of flat panels.
Consistent Energy Generation
A key advantage of the vertical, tracking design is its ability to deliver a more consistent and prolonged flow of electricity. Traditional flat panels tend to spike production when the sun is directly overhead, but Janta’s towers capture light more evenly across the day, producing a dual-peak power curve that better aligns with actual energy demand. This reduces reliance on other fuel sources or battery storage during times when solar output typically wanes.
Lower Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE)
Beyond increased energy generation, Janta Power also claims that its towers deliver power more cheaply. The company projects a levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) as low as $0.05/kWh, a stark contrast to the global average of about $0.15/kWh for conventional solar.
Robust Design and Current Deployments
The 3D solar towers are engineered for durability, rated to resist winds up to 170 mph. Their self-cleaning surface, facilitated by the tower’s angle, also helps ensure moisture and dust roll off, maintaining optimal performance with less maintenance.
Janta Power has already initiated pilot programs for its vertical solar towers at major international airports, including Munich International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The company sees wide-ranging applications for its technology, particularly in space-constrained environments such as data centers, EV charging hubs, telecom towers, universities, and industrial facilities.
With the recent $5.5 million seed funding round, led by MaC Venture Capital, Janta Power plans to scale up its manufacturing and deployment efforts, including hiring for key roles to expand its 10-person team. This investment underscores a growing recognition of the need for more efficient and compact solar solutions in a world facing increasing energy demands and grid strain, especially with the rapid growth of technologies like artificial intelligence.
