Power-Spar® Arrays

Power-Spar® modules are available in Full Length and Half Length models. Individual modules can be configured for combined thermal and PV output, thermal-only output or hybrid solar lighting output.
Arrays of Power-Spar® modules can be mounted upon industrial roof tops or on the ground.

The arrays will track the sun in one or two axes:

  • Animatation of single axis tracking click to see the single axis tracking animation (1.8 MB MPEG file)
  • Animatation of two axis tracking click to see the 2 axis tracking animation (4.0 MB MPEG file)

Latest Power-Spar product brochures (effective November 2006):

  RFP-40 RFP-20
Total weight of array 8750 lbs
(4000 kg)
3000 lbs
(1360 kg)
Maximum diameter swing for two-axis tracking array 58' (17 m) 29' (11 m)
Maximum height 17' (5.2 m) 17' (5.2 m)
Peak Output: Combined Thermal and PV configured array 28 kWe *
42 kWth *
(143,00 BTU/hth)
7 kWe *
10 kWth *
(35,000 BTU/hth)
Peak Output: Thermal-only configured array 85 kWth *
(290,000 BTU/hth)
21 kWth *
(73,000 BTU/hth)
Peak Output: Optical-only configured array 4,460,000 Lumens @ 30' (9 m) 1,115,000 Lumens @ 30' (9 m)
Brochure in PDF format Spec Sheet
(387 kB)
Spec Sheet
(328 kB)
lineart_rfp40-profile (32K) lineart_rfp20-profile (32K)

* Peak output figures are calculated based on 1000 watts/m2 solar radiation on a clear day, measured at module output. The solar incidence at your location will likely vary.

Our energy consultants can simulate the system performance for your business or institution with our “Ener-Calc” software. Contact us for details!

Thermal Storage Tanks

T250 - 250 Gallon Thermal Storage Tank for 1-2 Power-Spar® modules. Spec Sheet (368 KB)

T1000 - 1000 Gallon Thermal Storage Tank for 3+ Power-Spar® modules. Spec Sheet (366 KB)

Larger capacity - Larger capacity thermal storage tanks can be obtained.

Contact us to discuss your capacity requirements.


Other Data Sheets

All brochures - A single document containing all of the above Power-Spar® data sheets. (838 KB)


The PDF files available on this site can be viewed or printed using the Adobe Reader® software. If you do not have this software, you can download it free from the Adobe® Web site.

Look for Menova Energy at these upcoming events:

CARILEC Engineers Conference
July 28-30, 2008
The Ritz-Carleton Golf & Spar Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica - Dave Gerwing is presenting
Montego Bay, Jamaica

WEEC 2008
October 1-2, 2008
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Booth 813 on Green Street
Washington DC

More events>>>

In the News:

Jul 4, 2008 The Canadian Press,  Toronto, ON
Ontario consumers facing higher gas bills
A rush of cold air could wash over Ontario this fall when residents get their first glimpse at natural gas bills that include higher prices which went into effect on Canada Day.
Consumers will face gas bills that are as much as 45% higher than what they're used to paying, depending on where they live, and that could convince many to sign energy contracts to cut their costs. full story>>>

Jun 11, 2008 Daily Commercial News and Construction Record,  Markham, ON
Wal-Mart plans test of Menova solar-roof technology
Wal-Mart, the behemoth retailer known for aggressive growth and low prices, plans to test solar roof technology at one of its Ontario stores. Wal-Mart Canada and Menova Energy have been working on plans, including blueprints, for two years with a view to installing Menova’s Power Spar-brand solar concentrator system. full story>>>

More news>>>
SparNet Current Readings
Outside Temperature: 16.8° C (62.2° F)
Collector Outlet: 17.5° C (63.5° F)
Total Energy: 79,198 kWh (270,235 mBTU)
CO2 displaced: 31,446 lbs (14,264 kg)
(as of 2008-07-25 05:50:00)  

CBC News Story

This is a segment that ran on the CBC (Canadian Broadcast Corporation) following our Wal-Mart project announcement