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Solar technology in 2018

Millie HennickAugust 27, 2018 1134 0

Solar technology in 2018

Competition is driving the many solar advances we are seeing in 2018. In today’s fast-growing solar industry, there are already many different panel models and designs available to the solar shopper. A growing number of premium technology brands have joined the residential solar market, giving solar customers more choices than ever before. What new technologies can we expect for solar panels in 2018? In this article, we will discuss some of the new developments with photovoltaic (PV) panels, including new technological advances like clear solar panels, bi-facial (double-sided) panels, efficiency improvements and solar inverter integration.

What are the new solar panel designs and aesthetics?

One of the most common complaints concerning the solar panels available today is their appearance on a roof. Some homeowners considering solar are looking for a product that will generate energy and offer aesthetic improvement for their property. In response, solar panel manufacturers are developing new solutions to give solar the makeover homeowners have been asking for. Following are some examples of fresh solar ideas:

Frameless solar panels

A major factor in the critique of solar’s aesthetic is the solar panel frame, which many homeowners find to be the least attractive part of a PV panel. To solve that problem, major manufacturers such are producing frameless solar modules. The main hindrance for these panels is the lack of suitable mounting equipment that can work without a frame. Consequently, manufacturers are producing specialized mounting apparatus to match their frameless panels. 

Clear solar panels

Some frameless panel designs are entirely enclosed in one material, typically glass. Glass solar panels use the same silicon cell technology and materials of a traditional panel, but rather than being mounted on an opaque backing material, the cells are mounted between two glass casings. Glass solar panels are an innovation in multiple ways because, in addition to being more visually attractive, glass panels are tougher and more reliable than a typical silicon cell panel. These panels are known to be significantly more resistant to fire hazard and are also less prone to erosion. Genuine solar windows are a new residential concept that experts will be keeping a close eye on in the near term. This solar window product sometimes referred to as “clear solar panels,” would be a legitimate example of BIPV. To date, this type of window replacement glass solar has only been utilized for utility-scale solar installations, primarily in Europe.

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