Solar Roof Panels

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Solar Roof Panels
Solar panels, in general, work by harnessing the
energy of the sun and converting it into a form
of energy that can be stored and then used. This
special type of solar panel is meant to be place
on the roof of a structure for collecting
photovoltaic energy. This type of energy is
produced when the sunlight is converted into
energy with the use of solar cells. The energy
will convert as a method for heating ware or
electricity.
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Solar Roof Panels
There are two types of solar roof panels, which
are Solar thermal collectorthis type works
by simply absorbing the energy into a liquid
medium to use later as heat energy
Photovoltaic modulethis type converts this
energy into electricity, which can be stored in
battery bays and used later.
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Solar Roof Panels
Solar thermal collector panels are the type that
is most commonly used on the roof. Many homes
and buildings will line their roofs with these
hot water panels to collect the heat from the
sun. In these panels are a liquid that runs
through pipes attached to an absorber panel.
When using in a home the liquid is normally water
but in larger buildings, it could be another type
of liquid.
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Solar Roof Panels
The absorber panels are coated with a deep black
coloring. This helps them to absorb as much
sunlight as they can. When the sunlight hits
these panels, they cause them to heat up and heat
the liquid in them. At this time, the liquid can
be pumped somewhere else for use. In homes, they
may be used to provide hot water for doing
laundry, taking a shower, or doing dishes. It
could also be used as part of a forced-water
heating system to heat the entire structure.
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Solar Roof Panels
There are some solar roof panels that are the
photovoltaic module type and are used to generate
electricity. This is the type that many smaller
homes use. In larger buildings, it is not as
efficient to use as the other type. With these,
the panels have large photovoltaic arrays, which
are placed on the roof of the home. Putting this
type on the roof is the ideal location because
there it will catch more direct sunlight.
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Solar Roof Panels
The energy that is absorbed by the solar roof
panels can be stored in batteries to power the
home. They may also refer to a new type of
photovoltaic system called solar shingles. They
are also placed on the roof and about the size of
normal roof shingles so they are not as
noticeable as the larger ones. In times past,
solar energy was primarily used by those who
lived in remote areas and were not on the local
power grid but now many are turning to solar
power to offset rising energy costs.
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1350 F Street Fresno, CA 93706 (559)
281-6947 www.valleysolarsolutions.net