PSDcast
    PSDcast: Interviews, Insights, and Vision

    PSDcast (also known as Podcast) by Power Systems Design are moderated and produced by PSD's editorial staff.

    PSDcast are audio interviews on relevant topics to the power electronics industry and are conducted with subject matter experts from the power electronics industry, academic institutions and relevant industry associations.

    PSDcast - Freeman Ford of FAFCO on hybrid power in the Smart Grid
    03/03/2017

    PSDcast - Freeman Ford, Founder and CEO of FAFCO, talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about hybrid power in the Smart Grid, and how many many innovators working to address some of the pressing needs in solar technology for driving more cost effective energy output for users. FAFCO recently launched a commercially-viable, combined solar electric/thermal system, CoolPV. This advaced panel technology provides maximum energy output for residential and commercial customers allowing them both power their house or building with electricity and use energy to heat water using the exact same roof space.

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