Solar energy is abundant, accessible, and free. It just makes a lot of sense to harness it for homes and even businesses. Indeed, a lot of people are doing this today and the increased interest is helping to spur further developments. New technologies are coming into the market to solve old problems and improve performance. For example, the old rigid solar panels are now being replaced by thin solar panels which are light and flexible. They work in much the same way but the improved physical characteristics provide the thin panels with a few advantages.
No Special Structural Requirements
The older panels were thick and heavy. They needed to be placed on surfaces that could offer enough support before they could even be deemed as feasible. This meant that some homes could not have them due to structural and loading issues. Ageing buildings are particularly difficult to retrofit. Owners are obligated to renovate the entire roofing before their dreams of using green energy could be possible. This isn’t the case for thin and light panels as they can readily be added onto existing structures with very minimal requirements. Owners can rest easy as they can look forward to their solar roof right away.
Compatible with all Roofing Shapes
Not all roofs are flat as a pancake. Although this would be ideal for installing a solar array, the reality is that installers must work with the existing roof and not the other way around. They have to be able to find ways to fit the panels on the surfaces even if they bend or curve in certain areas. This is difficult to do with thick rigid panels but it is a cinch with thin flexible ones. You can basically stick them onto any surface and they will follow its shape.
Faster and Easier to Handle
Since these flexible panels are thin and light, it is easier to transport them from site to site. They are not prone to breakage. Technicians will be able to handle them without worries as they lay them on the roof for installation. This makes their work go faster such that the project can be completed right away. That also means less cost for labor. There will be minimal disruption in your household. You can enjoy grid-free energy from a renewable source for decades to come. If you are planning on going solar, you should consider all of the benefits of thin solar panels.
