Texas startup raises $5.5M for revolutionary solar towers that produce 50% more energy
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Janta Power secures $5.5 million in seed funding to expand vertical solar towers that produce 50% more energy than traditional flat panels while using one-third the land.
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Janta Power takes a different approach. The company's pivoting solar towers stack panels vertically to create a compact three-dimensional structure that captures more sunlight throughout the day. Think of it as the solar version of a skyscraper: more power from less ground space.
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