Thin-film Solar Panels
- Date: 2008-05-30 - Word Count: 206
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Due to rising energy costs, various cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions, such as solar energy, are on the rise. One of the newest advancements in solar panels is thin-film solar panels. According to Sam Greyhawk, "thin-film solar panels use a manufacturing process which involves applying multiple thin layers of a sunlight reactive substance onto a base material."
Because of the thin design, these panels can be incorporated into roof tiles, as well as other areas of a constructed unit. This makes them more versatile than traditional solar panel units. With most benefits, there comes disadvantages, and this applies to these panels, as well. Although they are improving in their efficiency rating, they are still slightly below that of traditional panels.
Priced competitively at $4 to $5 per watt, these panels use the same solar energy concept. Sunlight is transformed into energy, allowing the solar panel user to profit from the availability of a commodity that is free to use. If you live in an area that is blessed with a great deal of sunlight, utilizing the sun's power may be an option that is right for you. In light of the seemingly never ending cost of energy bills, using alternative energy sources is something to look into.
Because of the thin design, these panels can be incorporated into roof tiles, as well as other areas of a constructed unit. This makes them more versatile than traditional solar panel units. With most benefits, there comes disadvantages, and this applies to these panels, as well. Although they are improving in their efficiency rating, they are still slightly below that of traditional panels.
Priced competitively at $4 to $5 per watt, these panels use the same solar energy concept. Sunlight is transformed into energy, allowing the solar panel user to profit from the availability of a commodity that is free to use. If you live in an area that is blessed with a great deal of sunlight, utilizing the sun's power may be an option that is right for you. In light of the seemingly never ending cost of energy bills, using alternative energy sources is something to look into.
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