In summary, this Phase 1 project has proved the technical and financial feasibility of the new Prisma solar collector. The conclusions of these studies are:
1. Stakeholders: During the Prisma Horizon2020 Phase 1, Asoluna has started a cooperation with the Norwegian solar thermal company ASV Solar AS. This cooperation has the potential of being fruitful in several ways, and one is to combine the lower cost solutions ASV Solar is using in their solar collectors with the features of Prisma.
As earlier identified the most important customer segment will the real estate building entrepreneurs. The key to succeed in this segment is through architects. Extensive efforts will be placed to find a good cooperation with architects.
2. There are specific geographic markets that are more attractive than others: favourable sun conditions, regulations, government incentives, distance from Sweden and the size and familiarity of the sector. The sales in Sweden and Norway will be through direct sales and export to other countries will be through distributors.
3. Technical tests and analysis have demonstrated the technical viability of scaling up the product as well as including the knowledge and technology from ASV Solar´s collectors. The identified technical tasks will form the basis of Phase 2, ready to bring the product to the market shortly after Phase 2 is completed.
4. The updated business plan for the Prisma project has a realistic and conservative approach in sales predictions and cost assessment, and shows financial feasibility of the project.
