[RE-wrenches] Polycrystal PV modules with clear backer sheet: Who builds 'em?

[Randy Brooks]

Mick,

Silicon Energy (www.silicon-energy.com, Arlington, WA) sells PV  
modules with a glass back sheet that are see through.  They are  
heavier and pricey, but have a unique module design and mounting system.

Randy Brooks
Brooks Solar, Inc.
Solar Power for People
140 Columbia View
Chelan, WA  98816
509-682-9646
Randy at BrooksSolar.com
www.BrooksSolar.com

On Mar 4, 2010, at 12:15 PM, Mick Abraham wrote:

> Hi, Mechanics~
>
> I like the Sanyo bifacial PV modules for several reasons but I  
> guess the biggest reason (for me) is the way they transmit light  
> between the cells...due to the clear backer sheet. This seems dandy  
> for carports, picnic shelters, etc.
>
> The $/watt for the Sanyo bifacials affects the payback math,  
> however, so:
>
> Does anyone build non-exotic polycrystal (or non-exotic single  
> crystal) modules with a clear backer sheet so part of the sunlight  
> will come through? Reply to me off list or on-list.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mick Abraham, Proprietor
> www.abrahamsolar.com
>
> Voice: 970-731-4675
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