03-28-2011, 11:14 PM
I'd be interested in hearing more about thin film PV panels too. My understanding is not that they are more efficient, but that they are less expensive, so you can afford to have a bigger collector area to offset the greyer weather.
And because I'm owner-building, with more time than money, I'd like to know where to get components. I've heard First Solar is the leading manufacturer of thin-film panels, but their focus is large generating facilities. Dunno if their stuff is even available retail. Can anyone enlighten me?
And because I'm owner-building, with more time than money, I'd like to know where to get components. I've heard First Solar is the leading manufacturer of thin-film panels, but their focus is large generating facilities. Dunno if their stuff is even available retail. Can anyone enlighten me?