Types of Solar Panels
When you start searching for the best solar panel to use for your application be sure do research and get the proper material if you`re building your own and panels if you`re purchasing.

Things you should consider - Do the calculations and figure out what amount of electricity your house will use and how much you will need to supply , also consider the amount of watts you`ll need, the size and durability and most of all you should check to see whether or not it has the certifications for you to obtain government rebates.

There are 3 main types of solar panels to date 
1- The most efficient and most expensive type is the Mono-crystalline silicon which is able to produce the smallest solar cells, and therefore the smallest panels. If these panels become more popular mass production should make these panels easier to purchase for the average consumer in the future.

2- Multi-crystalline silicon or now more commonly called Polycrystalline silicon is now becoming the norm for producing solar cells. There has been significant improvements in their heat tolerance capabilities, efficiency and size and is the most popular choice for it provides an excellent balance of economy and performance.

3-Amorphous silicon produces the least efficient solar cells of all. These panels need to be much larger to generate the same power as other types. Using these panels can curtail any plans of future expansion for lack of available space.
Windows as power plants.New technology is coming that will allow for windows on buildings to be able to generate power like a power plant. Read this article and see the ingenuity and practicality of this new technology for yourself. 
        
This link will take you to the MIT News Office. Turning windows into power plants
New technology from MIT could enable a building’s windows to generate power, without blocking the view.

These two most amazing advancements make excellent use of the cheapest raw materials available (wood and sand) to create some of the most practical applications that could make everyone more independent in a multitude of different ways. 


Solar Panel Warranties and Durability
When you decide to purchase your solar panels be sure to look at the warranties that are offered because there are basically 2 types.

1- 25 year - This warranty is becoming the norm because solar panels are now made more durable and efficient than before. Be sure to buy from a company that will stay in business for this long an amount of time. Staying with a business that has been around for a long time and has a good track record in every aspect of their business especially warranties is recommended.
 2- 10 year - We recommend the 10 year warranty be avoided, look for the 25 year. When you purchase a solar panel and it only works  for 10 years it means you`ll have to buy a replacement in 10 years, so just trying to break even on your investment becomes harder.


Use Solar Power To Power Your Boat
Hook up a canopy solar power system on your boat and it will give you shade on sunny days and could be very helpful in reducing the amount of money spent powering it. If you have a larger boat you can use it to power different things on your boat such as your stereo, refrigerator, pumps, lights and more. On a smaller boat you can use it to power lights, trolling motor, pumps and a stereo. Using solar power this way will keep your batteries full so you never run out of power.

        Be sure place a solar panel on each side of the boat if you want to produce electricity when your docked and the sun changes sides in the sky.

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