Flexible solar panels or rather cells are an innovative solar technology that is largely at the research level currently. They are a lightweight solution to conventional solar panels which are bulky and may often be hard to install. In conventional…
What are Perovskite solar cells? Why are they getting increasingly attractive in a C-Si dominated PV market?
What are multi-junction solar cells? Are they more efficient?
Multi-junction solar cells are solar cells with more than one p–n junction. Each of these junctions is made of different semiconductor materials. Conventional solar PV cells comprise just one layer of semiconductor cells, each with one p-n junction. Yes, multi-junction cells are…
Are there solar panels suitable for high dust environments?
Yes, there are, and they are called self-cleaning panels. We all know that the high solar radiation in deserts makes them suitable for installing solar panels. But deserts are also dusty which does not bode well for solar panels. Did…
How effective are Bifacial panels for solar PV in deserts and water-based applications?
In desert sands, snowy surfaces as well as on water, a considerable portion of sunlight is reflected back. If a single-faced solar panel is used in such places, a significant portion of sunlight is just lost. Today, there are solar…
What are Li-Fi solar panels and how do they work?
Just like Wi-Fi, Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) is a high-speed wireless communication technology. Instead of using radio frequency, light is the medium of transmission. Harald Haas, the person who coined the term ’Li-Fi’, has demonstrated how solar cells can receive data…
Are solar panels on greenhouses a good idea?
Greenhouse is a building with a roof and sides made of glass or polycarbonate sheets, used for growing plants that need warmth and protection. In the case of solar-powered greenhouse projects, the roof is used to place PV panels for…
Will colored solar panels improve the attractiveness of solar PV?
Often, solar customers hesitate to go solar due to the visual impact typical blue or black panels could have over their home or building rooftop. The claim is that the panels just didn’t go well with the roof or was…
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Is it a good idea to use high efficiency solar panels for your rooftop?
Efficiency is one key feature of solar panels that most customers are interested in right away. Although most customers go for ‘best value-for-money’ solar panels rather than ‘most efficient’ solar panels which are costlier, many customers are warming up to…