Solar Power Plant
Solar Power Plants generate carbon free green energy from sunlight. Flat amorphous panels (BIPV) are the best value for rooftop carbon free energy production.
Two types of Roof-top PV Systems
- Flat Panels - Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Laminates
- Module Glass Boxes – Crystalline Silicon Solar Modules
“Flexible Flat Panels”
AMORPHOUS SILICON SOLAR CELL |
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“Rigid Big Box”
CRYSTALLINE SILICON SOLAR MODULE |
- Fully integrated to the building envelope
- Better performance at lower irradiance levels, i.e. cloudy days
- No roof penetrations
- Minimal additional structural weight
- Durable impact resistant Teflon shell
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- Additional panel system structure on-top of the roof
- Minimal performance out of direct sunlight
- Roof platforms and penetrations
- Typically requires additional support for structural weight
- Glass cover susceptible to breaking & cracking
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