The development of solar technologies has been increasing steadily in recent years.
This increase in development can be seen through the use of new technology, changes in the supply chain, and the rapid growth of this market. In addition, many homes continue to adopt the technology as manufacturers continue to help improve the quality while lowering acquisition costs for those planning to use renewable energy technology.
As our understanding of renewable energy grows, we can provide solutions for different people’s needs.
For example, the latest development has involved solar roofing materials.
Solar roofing shingles are manufactured with solar cells, which convert sunlight into electricity. These solar shingles have a multitude of benefits that traditional roofing shingles do not provide. The benefits include cost savings, better insulation, and a cooler roof. These shingles will definitely be much more expensive than regular asphalt shingle roofs, but they’ll always deliver on your property’s energy enhancements.
Sepco Solar Lighting has many more solar technology breakthroughs to explain in the following post below.
Floating Photovoltaic Solar Panels
Lakes and reservoirs have some of the largest available surface areas that have the potential to produce solar energy. A major advantage is that floating PV solar panels produce massive amounts of energy without taking up valuable land or real estate. The first commercial use of floating solar panels was in Japan in 2007. PV solar panels generally use an air-cooling system to prevent them overheating. But in the floating version, water was found to increase electricity production by 10%.
This was due to the cooling effect of the water beneath the panels. The cost of maintaining the panels of a floating system is less expensive. This is because the water helps the panels remain dirt-free. In addition, water management of the lake or reservoir inadvertently becomes more cost-effective. The shade cast by the panels helps to significantly reduce excessive algae forming. The expanse of the floating solar panels drastically reduces evaporation of the water.
Thin-Film Solar Cells
Research has shown that solar cells are more effective if they are in layers of up to four. It allows them to harness up to 46% of the sun’s energy instead of the 18% of standard panels. However, this type of panel is proving to be too inconvenient and expensive for commercial use. The solution could be provided by the latest innovation in solar technology. Solar fabric is incredibly thin and lightweight compared to a standard photovoltaic panel.
But most importantly, solar fabric is flexible. It can easily be used on domed or circular structures. Other uses include awnings over doorways, tents, and window shades. Its lack of weight makes it ideal for covering large expanses. At present, the efficiency of solar fabric to capture the sun’s energy is approximately 13%. However, solar fabric has been proven to be more effective in low light levels.
Solar Lighting
Solar powered LED lighting is transforming streets and pathways in the US. LED solar lighting has the benefit of working off-grid. The savings in expenditure over a lifespan of at least twenty-five years are considerable. There are further savings to be made during the installation of off-grid lighting. There is no need to use traditional trench and cable installations that are always expensive. The latest technology in LED solar-powered lighting has improved battery function and electronics. (Continued)
If you have yet to find a reliable solar panel installation team for all your needs, you can always count on us at Roper Roofing and Solar to provide you with top-notch results. Contact us today to learn more about everything that we can do for you.
