SUNPOWER: Energy Management

21. October 2026

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Solar panels, heating, cooling. Each technology has its own purpose, but the real value comes when they work together. “We have never followed the usual approach in Czechia – focusing on whatever happens to be subsidised,” says Pavel Bučan from SUNPOWER. For years, his team has been bringing renewable energy sources, heating, cooling and intelligent control together into integrated systems.

Vision

Energy should be used where it is needed, in the form that makes the most sense. It is not just about individual technologies, but how they work together. SUNPOWER also wants to apply its experience to more sustainable housing, particularly for small municipalities and young families.

Gamechanger

At the heart of SUNPOWER's approach is a patented energy management solution that determines how much energy a system needs and in what form. Some is stored in batteries, while the rest is converted into heat or cooling. One practical example is Lucius, a mobile brewery using two heat pumps, including a special butane-based unit capable of reaching 120 °C. Energy is stored in glycol-filled tanks and used when needed. Another solution is Klimastěna, a heating and cooling system suitable even for buildings that cannot be insulated externally.

Who is it for?

For building owners and businesses looking to connect energy generation, storage and consumption more efficiently. For those exploring heating and cooling solutions during renovation. And for small municipalities interested in providing more sustainable and affordable housing for young families.

What has worked so far?

SUNPOWER has patented its energy management solution and demonstrated it in practice through the Lucius mobile brewery, outside Bolthalle during October's Velvet Innovation Meetup. Alongside Klimastěna, the company has also built a modular demonstration house designed to be expanded over time.

Could smarter energy management make a difference in your building or business? Or could modular housing open new possibilities for your municipality? Connect with Pavel Bučan and explore the options.

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