Solar efficiency aided by technology

Climate change is one of the biggest problems of this generation and there's an evident need to adopt solar as fast as possible. The latest climate science reports are even more frightening than the previous projections. Scientists warn that we are in extreme danger because the burning of fossil fuels is polluting the environment at a speed the scientists didn't anticipate. The solar energy boom is producing inventors who want to improve the cost and efficiency of solar energy. Some of these inventions are in progress, while others are now available to the masses. When we think of solar technology, we often think of new gadgets. But solar technology has been in existence since 1876 when William Grylls Adams and his student researcher discovered that you can produce electricity by exposing selenium to light. This confirmed that it was plausible to generate energy from light. This method, however, was not nearly efficient enough to have any practical use, but it showed the way for the future on solar technology. Recently, there have been dramatic improvements in the efficiency and practicality of solar materials. Even though it has been over a hundred years since this discovery, we are still at the earliest stages of solar innovation.

Solar company introduces a new solar module

Lumeta Solar is a solar panel company that is introducing a new solar module that is much simpler to install on one’s roof. Their solar module is a frameless panel that has a stable adhesive applied to its back. To install these panels, you peel off the paper that is covering the adhesive and stick the panels directly onto your rooftop. Depending on the type of roof and the solar panel a potentially excellent option for many homeowners.quantity of panels, this method can take just a few hours to install. Their panels have an efficiency of 18%, a power output of 300 watts, and weigh about 26 pounds. This makes the Lumeta

Solar windows will be popular with the next generation and more

Another exciting solar technology that is scheduled to emerge on a bigger scale sometime in 2018 is the solar window. A solar window resembles any normal window, but it generates energy as the sunlight passes through the glass. It accomplishes this through a quantum dot coating. Quantum dots are microscopic semiconductors that carry absorbed light to the edges of solar windows where solar cells are added. When the light travels to the edges of the window, the solar cell converts that light into electricity. This breakthrough technology is now making solar window technology much more efficient. Currently, solar windows are rare, but several companies are working on solar window technology, so we expect to see more of these alternatives entering the market in 2018.

Tesla Solar Shingles

Tesla’s innovative solar technology that infuses solar cells into the roof shingle itself is an alternative for those who find solar panels unsightly. These shingles are sleek, modern, and more “wife friendly”  than any form of solar technology yet available. Although these shingles may not be affordable yet, they can be a viable option for people who are more concerned with aesthetics.

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power. Solar panels are holding steady in price and incentives continue to provide momentum for solar installations. Imagine generating your own electricity without being vulnerable to power outages from the electrical grid.

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