Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Solar Shingles

By Jim Thorpe


Damage to your Phonosolar 250 watt panel can come in many forms, mainly chipped, cracked or broken glass from a variety of sources, like hail or rocks. Other damage can come in the form of a simple thing like a loose solder connection. Whatever it is, it's possible to fix it yourself and avoid the high cost of replacing the panel or a professional repair. One of the most common fixes that people need to do is to replace the glass. The glass can get damaged fairly easily-it is glass, after all.

If you've been looking at solar panels, you no doubt know about the money-saving aspect of the panels, but there's more to it. Although the initial outlay might be a little higher than standard panels, solar shingles are like their larger cousins-they will pay themselves off over time. Most experts say that a roof should be replaced every 20-30 years, and solar shingles are no different. But why not have a roof that can all collect energy from the sun?

First it's important to get a solar panel that will help you keep it protected. You can do that by buying a solar panel that has built-in films to protect the panel from harsh environments, such as salt-mist, ammonia, or fire.

The best way to do this is to carefully cut through the silicone backing so you can access the cells to solder. In order to hold things in place, the best thing to do is to invest in some glass tape to hold the cells in place while you solder on the back.

The technology employed in solar shingles is very unique. In contrast to standard panels, solar shingles are made in one of two ways: they're either rigid or flexible. That's one reason that standard panels are mounted the way they are: they can't bend to fit the roof, so they have to mount to a flat surface that's facing the sun.

Although we always think of sunny summer, the sun doesn't stop shining in the winter. However, if you live in a location that is prone to snow be sure to clear the snow off of your solar panels-the sun's rays will not penetrate the solar panels until the snow is cleared.

If the panel is dirty, less light will be able to make it into the panel, and will reduce efficiency. And you should also check to make sure that the panels are in a position where they can get the most light and be away from things that might obstruct them, like trees.

Solar shingles may not be for everyone, but users of Phonosolar 300 watt panels might consider it another viable option. But if you are tired of seeing the big, black panels on your roof, you might want to think about investing in solar shingles to make your roof look like all the rest again.




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