The latest in solar technology

It is not a surprise that we are seeing more innovations in the field of solar energy. Mankind has nearly destroyed the earth with fossil fuels and climate scientists continue to be ignored by significant portions of the population. Competition is encouraging 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 accessible to the solar shopper. A growing number of premium technology brands have entered the residential solar market, giving solar customers more options than ever before. What new technologies can we anticipate for solar panels in 2018? In this article, we will discuss some of the new developments with photovoltaic (PV) panels, including new technological progress like clear solar panels, bi-facial (double-sided) panels, efficiency improvements, and solar inverter integration.

What are the new solar panel designs?

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

Frameless solar panels help with appearance

A major determinant 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 dilemma, major manufacturers are producing frameless solar modules. The main obstacle for these panels is the shortage of suitable mounting equipment that can work without a frame. Consequently, manufacturers are offering specialized mounting apparatus to match their frameless panels.

Clear solar panels are coming soon

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

New solar panel product improvements

With well over 200,000 workers in the U.S. PV industry, it’s no wonder that new solar panel efficiencies and product improvements are announced almost every week.

Solar fashion

Really? Solar clothing? The notion of solar-reliant attire has been in development for over a decade now, with famous fashion labels aching to lure shoppers with innovative apparel and fashion accessories that can power mobile phones and wearable devices. Researchers are trying to embed flexible solar panels into the fabric, enabling every person to harness renewable solar energy. Pauline van Dongen, a well-known Dutch fashion designer, has designed an entire collection of shirts, parkas, and high-end fashion wear that can produce up to one watt of electricity – enough to charge phones, MP3 players, and other smaller gadgets for a few hours. Numerous other firms are introducing solar-powered sunglasses, jewelry, watches, and backpacks to revolutionize the fashion industry while moving towards a cleaner future.

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