Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Solar Panel Solutions
SunDrum Solar is a pioneering company dedicated to revolutionizing solar energy capture through its patented hybrid technology. Founded in 2008 by Michael Intrieri, our mission is to dramatically improve the efficiency of solar systems while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With decades of combined experience in engineering and renewable energy, our team has developed innovative solutions that triple the energy output of conventional photovoltaic panels. We manufacture our award-winning SunDrum Collectors in Hudson, Massachusetts, maintaining full control over production quality and delivery timelines. Our technology simultaneously generates electricity, heating, and cooling, making it ideal for energy-intensive applications across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Backed by Intertek ETL certification and ICC-SRCC OG-100 listing, our systems deliver 24/7 heating through HarvestHP technology, even in low-light conditions.We serve diverse markets including breweries, hotels, multifamily housing, and military facilities, with installations across the United States. Our Made-in-America approach ensures reliability and supports domestic clean energy goals. With over 15 years of operational history, we've achieved industry-leading efficiency metrics and rapid project paybacks. Our team includes seasoned professionals with backgrounds in semiconductor engineering, environmental science, and automation systems. We maintain rigorous quality standards through continuous innovation and factory oversight. Our financial models demonstrate consistent 3-5 year payback periods for well-qualified projects. Through strategic partnerships and comprehensive support, we empower clients to achieve significant carbon reductions while improving energy economics.
Services
Solar Thermal Collectors
Hybrid Solar Systems
Energy Efficiency Solutions
Commercial Solar Installation
Residential Solar Systems
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer patented hybrid solar technology that triples energy output
- Our systems provide 24/7 heating and cooling through HarvestHP technology
- All collectors are manufactured in our Hudson, MA factory with full quality control
- We deliver 3-5 year project paybacks for qualified installations
- Our team includes engineers with decades of semiconductor and solar experience
Associations and certifications
- Intertek ETL Listed
- ICC-SRCC OG-100
- MGI-104EP European Certificate of Grant
Services
Solar Thermal Collectors
SunDrum's patented solar thermal collectors simultaneously generate electricity and capture heat for 24/7 energy production. These systems triple total solar energy capture while cooling PV panels for increased efficiency. Ideal for industrial heating and cooling applications, they deliver high-temperature water and chilled water simultaneously.
Hybrid Solar Systems
Our hybrid solar systems combine photovoltaic and thermal technology to maximize energy output. By generating electricity and thermal energy simultaneously, these systems achieve 8x more usable energy per panel. They operate effectively in all weather conditions using HarvestHP technology for continuous power supply.
Commercial Solar Installation
We specialize in large-scale solar installations for breweries, hotels, and industrial facilities. Our systems reduce operational costs while meeting sustainability goals. Projects typically achieve 3-5 year paybacks with significant carbon emission reductions through high-efficiency thermal capture.
Residential Solar Systems
Our residential solutions provide simultaneous electricity, heating, and cooling for homes. The compact design works in limited roof spaces while delivering net-zero energy potential. Systems offset up to 95% of annual heating and cooling demand with Made-in-America reliability.
Energy Efficiency Solutions
We deliver comprehensive energy efficiency improvements through our patented technology. Our systems reduce greenhouse gas emissions while lowering utility costs. Solutions include retrofitting existing PV systems and optimizing thermal capture for maximum financial returns.
People
Michael Intrieri
Founder and CEO
Michael founded SunDrum Solar in 2008 after 30 years in semiconductor engineering at Intel and Marvell. He developed the company's hybrid solar technology to triple energy capture while reducing emissions. His career spans $500M product lines and early solar thermal systems.
George E. Jalbert
Controls and Automation Manager
George brings 32 years of semiconductor data acquisition experience to SunDrum Solar. He applies automation expertise from Intel and Digital Semiconductor to optimize solar system performance. His background includes personal implementation of ground source heat pumps and electric vehicles.
Erik F. Jordan
Applications Engineering Manager
Erik leads engineering implementation with a Master in Solar Energy Engineering from UMass Lowell. He ensures optimal system installation for maximum energy savings. His background includes environmental conservation work and Eagle Scout recognition for outdoor leadership.
Questions
How does SunDrum's hybrid solar technology work?
Our patented system simultaneously generates electricity and captures thermal energy. HarvestHP technology provides 24/7 heating by combining solar capture with heat pump functionality.
What makes SunDrum different from conventional solar panels?
Our systems triple total solar energy capture while cooling PV panels for increased efficiency. This delivers 8x more usable energy per panel compared to standard installations.
What commercial applications work best with SunDrum systems?
Breweries, hotels, multifamily housing, and industrial facilities benefit most. Systems offset heating, cooling, and electricity needs with 3-5 year payback periods for qualified projects.
Are SunDrum systems eligible for government incentives?
Yes, our Made-in-America systems qualify for 30-60% tax credits, MACRS depreciation, and REAP grants. Commercial clients receive 40% ITC due to US manufacturing.
Can SunDrum systems work with existing solar panels?
Our technology integrates under existing PV arrays to boost total energy capture. 80% of market panels work with our retrofit systems for improved thermal efficiency.
Where are SunDrum systems manufactured?
All SunDrum Collectors are made in our Hudson, Massachusetts factory. We maintain full production control to ensure quality and delivery reliability for every installation.
