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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