Rose Panels & Battery’s solar thermal panel captures an unmatched 12 kWh/m²/day, storing energy for when it’s needed most. Outperforming lab-based perovskite panels (1.73 kWh/m²/day), it’s built on my 25-year Thermapool legacy. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) calls it a new area of science, never documented or researched before.
Thermapool’s Breakthrough to Solar Excellence
In 1997, as a builder with no college education but a clear understanding of insulation’s benefits, I founded Thermapool. Why weren’t swimming pools insulated like houses? I designed and patented a pool insulation system in 2003, sold to thousands worldwide. In 2004, Dr Brian Anderson from BRE, author of global BIS, CIBSE, and ISO heat loss standards, confirmed it saved 86% of heat loss. Our real-world customer data proved savings 3-4 times larger.
My research and Brian’s report drove UK building regulations to mandate pool insulation in 2010, boosting CO2 savings by 35%. Guided by customer advise, I backward-engineered these low heating costs over 10 years to create Rose Panels & Battery’s solar panel—a proven solution rooted in practical innovation.
Proven Power in Any Weather
Developed over a decade and tested in England, Kenya, and the Mediterranean, our panel delivers 12 kWh/m²/day in snow, rain, or sunshine. I asked giants like Saint-Gobain, Pilkington, and Perspex for the best materials for heat absorption. They offered only lab data, so I tested materials outside in rain, snow, and clouds. Common sense said, great! Nigel, you need to find the best product fast. This approach unlocked our panel’s design. We now know we can achieve 120 kWh/m²/day.
Beyond Outdated Meters
The 1920s solar irradiance meter, the global standard, can’t measure our panel’s power—it’s outdated. We kept breaking its 100% limits, so I developed a new test method with precision thermometers (0.99°C accuracy) and cloud-based logging. With 25 million data points, we’ve proven our panel works in any weather, from sun to grey clouds to nighttime, optimizing energy with weather forecasts.
NPL’s Uncharted Science
In 2020, NPL’s principal and team tested our early solar panel, recording 8 kWh captured on 1 m² in 1 day. They declared we’ve discovered a new scientific field, never researched before. That same year, our north-facing shaded panel, tested with a Helios tracker, achieved 98% efficiency, capturing 7.84 kWh/m²/day of a south-facing panel’s output. NPL found this too complex, but I bought the equipment to prove it possible. In 2023, we hit a world-record 12 kWh/m²/day, consistent in winter and summer.
Real-World Results
In winter 2022-2023, a 44 m² Rose Panels & Battery array heated a 280 m² farmhouse in England, supplying heating and hot water with 80 to 144 kWh/day. Our thermal battery delivered energy on demand, keeping daily electricity costs under £2 for five residents. Even with 17 people over Christmas and New Year for 8 days, costs rose only to £3.85. This is affordable, reliable power.
Why We Stand Out
- Proven High Power: 12 kWh/m²/day, with 120 kWh/m²/day potential.
- Energy Storage: Stores sunlight and ambient heat for on-demand use.
- All-Weather Performance: Works in rain, snow, clouds, or darkness.
- Sustainable Design: Uses recyclable materials for a greener future.
- Advanced Testing: Our method outperforms current solar irradiance meters.
How It Works
Our panel captures sunlight and ambient heat, storing it in a thermal battery for reliable heating. Built from 25 years of Thermapool’s expertise and customer data worldwide, not laboratory or computer theories, it’s validated by NPL and 25 million data points. It performs in any condition.
Transforming Energy Today
From Thermapool’s global reach since 2003 to Rose Panels & Battery’s solar panel, I’ve reshaped energy efficiency. We proved savings far beyond BRE’s calculations, changed UK laws, and earned NPL’s claim of uncharted science. Join us to power the future with the world’s most powerful solar panel.