Paul Frischer on Organic Printed Semiconductors: The Future of Zero-Carbon Buildings

The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti

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The Green Impact Report Quick take: This episode reveals a breakthrough in sustainable building technology - organic printed semiconductors that can turn any window into a power generator while reducing energy consumption by up to 50%.

Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Accomplished Senior Executive with successful management experience in global real estate strategy, research, financial technology and ESG investment. An extensive track record in real estate operations management, financial product development, revenue growth and capital funding. Full P&L responsibility for go-to-market strategies, the pursuit of operational improvements, and organic growth. Broad areas of expertise include strategic insight, innovation, financial and operational control, writing, marketing, sales, leadership, and forecasting. He currently serves as an Independent Consultant for PFLINKED, where he dedicates himself to delivering expert consulting to companies in the real estate industry, renewable energy, and startup ventures. Strong consulting professional background, graduated from Bucknell University and NYU, MBA.

🌱Breaking Ground on Better Building

In this episode, Paul Frischer revolutionizes traditional construction approaches:

Key Insight #1: Organic Printed Semiconductor Breakthrough

• The Challenge: Traditional solar panels are heavy, expensive, and disruptive to architectural design

• The Solution: Ultra-lightweight transparent film that creates power while maintaining visibility and aesthetics

• ROI: Generates 25% of lighting power needs while reducing HVAC costs by 30-50% through infrared absorption

Key Insight #2: Power Over Ethernet Revolution

• The Challenge: AC electrical systems are inefficient for modern DC-powered devices

• The Solution: Integration with Power over Ethernet distributes DC power efficiently throughout buildings

• ROI: 70-85% energy savings compared to traditional AC systems, with built-in battery storage for resilience

Key Insight #3: Zero-Carbon Power Distribution

• The Challenge: Shipping fossil fuels globally for power generation creates massive emissions

• The Solution: Shipping lightweight semiconductor film as "zero-emission carbon power"

• ROI: Democratizes clean energy access - anyone, anywhere can generate power with simple installation

Sustainable Soundbite

"Imagine all of the oil that's being transferred around the world...Well, if we take plastic film, which has carbon in it at the nanoparticle level, we can actually ship power around the world in film."– Paul Frischer

Your Green Building Action Plan

Transform your next project with these steps:

1. This Week: Evaluate your building's window systems for semiconductor shade integration

2. This Quarter: Assess Power over Ethernet infrastructure opportunities

3. This Year: Create a pilot installation to demonstrate ROI to stakeholders

Connect & Learn More

• 🌿 Access full episode resources: ORENgE Power

• 🗒️ Read the transcript here

• 🔗 Connect with Paul Frischer:Linkedin

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