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Photovoltaic PanelsPhotovoltaic Panels
Eric HokeEric Hoke
How Solar Panels WorkHow Solar Panels Work
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SpecsSpecs
56.1x25.7x2.2 creates a max output of 130 watts
Usually lasts around 20 years
Start declining in out put after 10 years (usually loosing around 10%)
56.1x25.7x2.2 creates a max output of 130 watts
Usually lasts around 20 years
Start declining in out put after 10 years (usually loosing around 10%)
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Ideal UsesIdeal Uses
Recreational vehicles Summer homes Emergency communication systems
Recreational vehicles Summer homes Emergency communication systems
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ConstructionConstruction
Virtually a maintenance free power supply
4 main items on a stand-alone system
solar module charge controller battery inverter
Virtually a maintenance free power supply
4 main items on a stand-alone system
solar module charge controller battery inverter
Mounting StructureMounting Structure
DirectionDirectionFor best year round power output with the least amount of maintenance, the panel should set the solar array facing true south at a tilt angle equal to your latitude with respect to the horizontal position
For best year round power output with the least amount of maintenance, the panel should set the solar array facing true south at a tilt angle equal to your latitude with respect to the horizontal position
A look AheadA look Ahead Solar panels currently are not efficient enough to produce the amount of energy needed for a common US household
Advances are being made annually to improve the quality of solar panels
Since 2002, solar panels have become 48% more efficient then the previous year
Solar panels currently are not efficient enough to produce the amount of energy needed for a common US household
Advances are being made annually to improve the quality of solar panels
Since 2002, solar panels have become 48% more efficient then the previous year
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