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Best Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Home Applications

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1 Companies

2 Solar trackers

2.1 Regular solar trackers
2.2 Special solar trackers

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Companies

Lumeta Makes Peel-and-Stick Solar Panel Installations a Breeze (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/05/lumeta-stick-peel.php) - DRI (http://www.dricompanies.com/LumetaS.aspx) Solar rooftop installations just got a lot easier: Lumeta, a subsidiary of construction heavyweight DRI, has developed a solar panel sticker -- the Power-Ply 380. The company says its convenient peel-and-stick solar technology allows it to be installed almost twice as fast as regular rack-mounted pane. (YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJrD0VHaMp0)) (Treehugger; May 11, 2008)

Home Solar Panels (http://www.solarhome.org) - Provides solar home kits and information for designing and updating commercial and residential solar energy applications.

DrexelSolar (http://www.drexelsolar.com/) - Drexel standing seam metal roof (http://www.drexmet.com/) systems combine a structural roofing product with the solar electric capabilities of thin film photovoltaics. The energy savings of a cool metal roof using reflective pigments are combined with the energy generation of a PV laminate to reduce a homeowner’s energy bill.

Easy Solar Power (http://www.motherearthnews.com/Alternative_Energy/2006-10-01/Easy_Solar_Power) - Installing solar power is easy, thanks to ECD Ovonics (http://www.ovonic.com/eb_so_thin_film_pv_technology.cfm) amorphous silicon thin-film photovoltaic (PV) laminates that can be bonded directly onto metal roofing panels. You just unroll the unbreakable peel-and-stick sheet, lay it faceup on a flat metal roofing panel and press it onto the panel while your assistant pulls the protective sheet off the sticky backing. (Mother Earth News; October/November 2006)

The Mainstreaming Of Roof-Top Solar Power (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/12/old_country_roo.php) - BP and Old Country Roofing (http://www.oldcountryroofing.com/solar.cfm) will offer turnkey solar roofing solutions to more than 100 homebuilding companies and homeowners beginning in January 2007. OCR installed more than 12,000 roofs in 2005, and will work with BP Solar's EnergyTile (http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9003136&contentId=7006021) product, a roof-tile design that blends seamlessly into the design of the roof. (TreeHugger; December 22, 2006)

SolarPower Restoration (http://www.solarpower-restoration.com/) - an innovative developer of engineered application solutions for Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), creating sustainable, environmentally friendly and energy efficient buildings without sacrificing comfort, aesthetics or economy.

NREL.gov > Photovoltaic (http://www.nrel.gov/clean_energy/photovoltaic.html) > for Homeowners (http://www.nrel.gov/clean_energy/home_pv.html)
Solar Power Resources Directory by FreeEnergyNews.com (http://www.greaterthings.com/News/FreeEnergy/Directory/Solar/)
California Solar Electric Company. Residential and commercial solar power systems design and installation. (http://www.californiasolarco.com/)
Thermo PV by JX Crystals (http://www.jxcrystals.com/ThermoPV.htm) - generating heat and electricity from combustion energy
One Uni-Solar (http://www.uni-solar.com/interior.asp?id=102) laminates and shingles are a building integrated photovoltaic system designed to serve a dual purpose of roofing and power generation. Also manufactures a 600$ PV system for off-grid purposes <ref>One Uni-Solar creates 600 dollar PV system (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/10/inexpensive_diy.php)</ref>
SunPower (http://www.sunpowercorp.com/) - Innovative technology positions the electrical contacts to the back of the cell leaving the entire front surface available to absorb and convert sunlight to power. This design results in a far more effective solar cell, able to deliver up to 50 percent more power than conventional solar cells.
XsunX Power Glass™ (http://www.xsunx.com/solar-bipv.htm) is a building integrated photovoltaic glass that produces electricity from solar power. Also serves as a window or sunroof.
Solar Ball (http://www.greenandgoldenergy.com.au/) is a cheap set of solar cells (US$1,100 ex (US$3.33 / W, US$0.067 / kWh (no rebates)).
Nanosolar, Inc. (http://www.nanosolar.com/index.html) - The world's most cost-efficient solar panels by making it possible to simply print solar cells that can deliver as much energy and lifetime as conventional silicon cells.
Kyocera (http://www.kyocerasolar.com/products/meridian.html) - MyGen Meridian is built directly into the roof of your home with easy installation by any roofing crew. Stylishly designed for optimal energy production, now you can enjoy the energy independence of solar power with pleasing aesthetics.
BP Solar (http://www.bp.com/genericsection.do?categoryId=3050485&contentId=3050766) Although BP Solar Home Solutions® incorporate advanced technology, they are simple, reliable, and easy to install.
Xantrex (http://www.xantrex.com/web/id/25/learn.asp) - The Xantrex inverter turns the DC electricity generated by solar cells into utility grade AC power for use in your home or business.
Rolls Battery (http://www.rollsbattery.com/) - Deep-cycle batteries for solar energy storage.
Solar Depot (http://www.solardepot.com/) - Distributor and system integrator of solar electric and solar thermal systems.
Sunsearch LLC (http://www.sunsearchllc.com/) - System integrator of solar electric and solar thermal systems in CT since 1975.
SPS Energy Solutions (http://www.spsenergy.com/) - Generate some of your own electricity and reduce your dependence on your utility with the Green Gridtie™ Solar Power System.
SunWize (http://www.sunwize.com/) - Residential Grid-Tie Systems are pre-packaged with solar modules, mounting structure, inverters, cables and electrical components.
PowerLight (http://www.powerlight.com/products/suntile.php) - SunTile Residential® Attractive, High-Efficiency Solar Panels Blend Invisibly Into Rooftops and provide up to 35% more power per square foot.
groSolar (http://www.grosolar.com/) - Distributor and installer of state-of-the-art solar energy systems for residential customers.
Solar Integrated (http://www.solarintegrated.com/bipv.htm) - Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) thin-film amorphous silicon flexible solar electric roofing panel literally rolls right on. The lightweight panels produce electricity using a wider spectrum of light than traditional crystalline technology, enabling them to produce electricity even when it is cloudy.
A&R Solar Corp (http://www.aandrsolar.com/) - Designers and installers of residential and light commercial solar electric (PV) and solar thermal (hot water) systems in Seattle, WA and the Puget Sound Region of Washington.

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Solar trackers

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Regular solar trackers

Traxle solar trackers (http://www.solar-trackers.com/) can be installed on any PV-solar panel and increase the efficiency of the panel by upto 30%
Solenergy (http://www.solenergy.com.au/) - extra info soon
FEiNA (http://www.tracker.cat/) - extra info soon
HelioTrack (http://www.heliotrack.com/) - extra info soon
WattSun Trackers (http://www.wattsun.com/) - extra info soon
SolaTraka (http://www.solazone.com.au/tracker.htm) - extra info soon
Inspira (http://www.inspira.es/) - extra info soon
LAC Solar (http://www.lacsolar.com/) - extra info soon
FusionSeeker (http://www.fusionseeker.com/) - extra info soon
Solon Mover (http://www.solonmover.com/) - extra info soon
WS Energia lwa (http://www.ws-energia.com/eng/homepage.html) - extra info soon
Ecoware (http://www.ecoware.eu/) - extra info soon
DegerEnergie (http://www.degerenergie.de/) - extra info soon
Zomeworks (http://www.zomeworks.com/) - extra info soon
Dobon's Technology (http://www.dobontech.com/) - extra info soon
PowerTracker (http://www.powerlight.com/products/powertracker.php) - extra info soon
theanalogguy.com (http://www.theanalogguy.com/) - extra info soon

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Special solar trackers

"Track rack"-trackers (inventented by Steve Baers). More information, suppliers coming soon.

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DIY PV-systems

Pennsylvania PV-panel installation guide (step-by-step) (http://www.pasolar.ncat.org/lesson01.php)
Instructables step-by-step diy PV system construction (http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Power-System/)
HowtoPedia overview of how to set-up a diy PV-system (http://www.howtopedia.org/en/How_to_Use_Photovoltaic_Energy%3F#Solar_PV_systems)

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Related Sites

U.S. Dept. of Energy > Photovoltaics (http://www.eere.energy.gov/solar/photovoltaics.html)
Google > Solar+Photovoltaic+Systems+Home (http://www.google.com/search?q=Solar+Photovoltaic+Systems+Home)

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