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A New Generation of Solar Panels ?

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 11:06 am
by Aargent
Is this the future of Solar Energy ?

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/static/new-d ... ck-garden/

Re: A New Generation of Solar Panels ?

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 12:06 pm
by Dominic
Oof. 10K for a 3kw system is a lot.

Re: A New Generation of Solar Panels ?

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 12:55 pm
by Jimgward

Re: A New Generation of Solar Panels ?

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:18 pm
by Devil
Quite apart from the eye-watering price, I have not been convinced from the details on their website. Personally, I do not find that the aesthetics of a conventional rooftop PV system is that bad. Far worse were the "shaggy Yagi" antennae attached to each chimney breast in yesteryear.

Re: A New Generation of Solar Panels ?

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:21 pm
by Aargent
Jimgward wrote: Mon Nov 22, 2021 12:55 pm https://smartflower.com/residential

This is better
Looks a lot like the Sky Satellite dishes we were all so keen to get rid of

Re: A New Generation of Solar Panels ?

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 11:15 pm
by Jimgward
Yeah, but it folds itself away at night and in winds

Re: A New Generation of Solar Panels ?

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:14 pm
by Kili01
The dark colour makes it a bit of an eyesore, I agree, a bit reminiscent of the huge old satellite dishes we used to have. I prefer the look of the conventional PV system of panels, on the roof too. Much neater and out of the way.

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