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ProductionDesignrMAX (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
??? Speedway thats the stupidest thing I've ever heard !!!
Strong winters? Why the phuck would someone put solar cells on a roof that gets covered in snow?
Thats the thing I never got about solar, why people farther north would want it? Lower angle of incidence to the sun, etc.
Here in Los Angeles, where it is sunny 320 days a year, solar actually COULD pay for itself at 5-6$ per watt.
coolflatroof (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
to flyingpigstuff :
they make them for integrators/roofers. It is produced by Open Energy of California. I did hear a "speculation" from people in the industry that there were problems with this product (like 1/3 or a 1/2 of the panel shorted out) ...
Each panel is almost 500 watts (the big ones), so you definitely can't buy them for $700. More like $5-6 per watt, so do the math.
theslimeylimey (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
What happens when the roof needs to be redone? Can you unpeel them without damage?
speedway510 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
What are the chances that the adhesive will not stick after two or three strong winters. Especially in Florida where they seem to get hurricanes on a regular basis. I would hate to see my investment blow down the street because it was no longer sticking to the surface of the roof. Great product if it stays put.
TornadoesNMusic (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Can it last through a hail storm? That would be amazing. Although it's an awesome looking product anyway.
AutoTom (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
In most places the government heavily subsadises solar arrays, here in australia the govt will cover the first 5k of solar panels and up to 30k for schools this however does not cover the cost of installation.
greenmanlv (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I recently added 1.5Kw to my array at a cost of $8,000 for the panels, $500 for the rails legs, and $500 for the roofing work on concrete Spanish tiles to mount the rails. Another $1,750 for an electrician to wire it up into the existing system. The installation was $2,250 total and the panels, rails,etc. was $8,500. The equipment cost me more than the installation.
brandkirby (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Very cool technology. I can't wait for them to hit residential.
-Brandon
prezgay (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
These look pretty cool. Are they available for residential, or just businesses?
bunylver (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Nice product! When will it hit the market? |
