Glass Coating Solar Panel Technologies

Coatings on solar panels to produce clean, green energy have become a large part of research, development, and manufacturing since 2010. Some coatings have provided up to a 20% increase in power output. Further accelerating renewable energy adoption worldwide. With a surge in home improvements, beginning once Covid-19 restrictions lessened, solar ranked first in clean energy installations in the U.S. Let’s look at a few important coating technologies.

Coatings and Solar Panels

According to the 2020 U.S. Solar Market Insight yearly report, Arizona added 200 residential megawatts, growing 43% from 2019, due in part to the greater efficiency of coatings for solar panels.

Durable, optically clear, superhydrophobic nano-coatings were first developed in 2012. These ultra-thin coatings provide long-lasting, self-cleaning protection perfect for solar panels. Dirty solar panels in Arizona’s high dust, high pollen desert areas are an ongoing problem. Some studies have shown that solar panels installed over 10 feet from ground level, both roof and ground-level solar arrays, if not cleaned every 10 to 14 days, may cause up to a 30% reduction in power efficiency. You may be thinking that rain and wind will properly clean your solar panels. Often, though, debris stays on the panel surface even after heavy rain and windstorms. The advantage of nano coatings is that they form an invisible layer which leads to a beading effect on the glass surface of a solar panel. Water beads up and slides right off the panels.

Photonic smart coating technology works with any solar module, in conjunction with existing anti-reflective coating technologies. Their coating converts blue light, which solar panels cannot absorb, into red light that can be successfully converted into electricity. Plus, the photonic smart coating resists impact abrasion, such as from debris and dust storms, and the photonic coating can withstand temperatures close to 932 degrees Fahrenheit.

Another advantage of this technology is the potential for photonic smart coating to enable a smoother transition to clean energy. Thereby, helping to prevent more than 2.5 gigatons of greenhouse emissions between now and 2050. That’s equivalent to over 21 million gas emitting cars taken off the road!

Call Cool Blew Solar

Ready to start saving money on your home’s energy needs? Cool Blew Solar’s technicians can help answer all your questions on solar panel coatings and solar installations. Call us today at 623-234-2836.

FAQ's

Is Solar Energy Expensive?

The size of your panel installation and the needs of your home will affect your costs. The average net cost of a 5.69kW system is $13,838 cash after 30% rebate (according to solar-estimate.org). An average-sized system can cost up to $35,000. Larger installations will require more hardware, planning and construction time. This can further increase costs. While solar panels are expensive, they have many distinct benefits. Cool Blew Electric & Solar’s experts can assess your situation and goals and recommend a cost-effective system to meet your needs.

How Much Can I Save By Installing Solar Panels?

An average-sized system (5 kilowatts) can reduce up to 50% of your monthly electricity bill. A 5.69kW system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $138. Over a period of 20 years, these savings can add up to $30,000, based on your location and energy usage.

How Long Would It Take to Recoup My Solar Investment by Solar Energy Savings?

With a 5.69kW Solar system you would recoup your savings in 7 years and 2 months but with continuous Utility increases every year your Return and Investment will be much sooner.

What is a Solar Lease Program?

The Solar Lease Program has been one the most popular option that homeowners have chosen over the years. Solar Lease programs gives homeowners the opportunity to take advantage and put Solar on their homes and a guaranteed savings from their Utility for little to no money out of pocket. Most Leases are 20 year power guarantee from the solar provider and includes fixed monthly payments, no repair cost, fully insured and warrantied for the life of the system.

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