The cooperation brings together two companies with distinct but complementary positions in the vertical PV market. Next2Sun specialises in bifacial vertical PV systems for ground-mounted, agrivoltaic and infrastructure applications, while Over Easy Solar has developed lightweight vertical units for flat and green roofs, designed for straightforward installation.
Vertical PV is attracting growing interest as a complement to conventional tilted systems. Orienting bifacial modules vertically shifts generation toward morning and evening, producing a balanced output profile that aligns better with demand, supports self-consumption and helps ease midday grid congestion.
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Vertical arrays also lend themselves to multifunctional land use, integrating into farmland, infrastructure corridors, fences and areas alongside buildings while often preserving the primary use of the site. Easier surface access and improved resilience to snow and soiling broaden the range of suitable locations.
"Vertical PV is gaining momentum as a solution that enables efficient land use, grid-friendly generation profiles and new application areas," said Sascha Krause-Tünker, CFO of Next2Sun. "By teaming up with Over Easy Solar, we are strengthening our market presence and offering customers a broader portfolio of proven vertical PV solutions."
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Trygve Mongstad, founder and CEO of Over Easy Solar, added: "This cooperation allows us to jointly address different segments of the vertical PV market and further establish the technology as a viable and scalable option." The companies plan joint marketing initiatives, coordinated sales activities and mutual lead exchange, giving EPCs, installers, building owners, farmers and developers easier access to vertical PV options for sites where conventional solar designs reach their limits. (hcn)
The companies plan joint marketing initiatives, coordinated sales activities and mutual lead exchange, giving EPCs, installers, building owners, farmers and developers easier access to vertical PV options for sites where conventional solar designs are reaching their limits. (hcn)
