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ASR flier What is a PV?
Photovoltaic (PV) cells generate electricity from light. When light shines on a PV cell, the electrons are agitated, and this creates an electrical current. PV cells use a semiconductor material to achieve this. A PV “module” refers to a number of cells, connected in series, which generates a certain amount of electricity as a unit.
A PV array refers to two or more modules operating in conjunction.
There are three types of PV cells commonly seen today. These are: mono-crystalline, poly-crystalline, and amorphous. Mono- and poly- systems are what is typically used in the “glass panel” systems. These older systems are fragile, heavy, and not well suited to Connecticut’s lighting conditions.
We use an amorphous silicon system. Amorphous systems are the latest in PV technology. They are flexible, durable, and lightweight- weighing less than 2lbs per square foot. Not only does this eliminate any and all structural concerns, but they are so durable, that we can warranty our systems for 30 years! You can hit our system with a hammer, and it will still function perfectly. Try that with a glass panel!
Checkout this flier for more information: What are PV?
Photovoltaic (PV) cells generate electricity from light. When light shines on a PV cell, the electrons are agitated, and this creates an electrical current. PV cells use a semiconductor material to achieve this. A PV “module” refers to a number of cells, connected in series, which generates a certain amount of electricity as a unit.
A PV array refers to two or more modules operating in conjunction.
There are three types of PV cells commonly seen today. These are: mono-crystalline, poly-crystalline, and amorphous. Mono- and poly- systems are what is typically used in the “glass panel” systems. These older systems are fragile, heavy, and not well suited to Connecticut’s lighting conditions.
We use an amorphous silicon system. Amorphous systems are the latest in PV technology. They are flexible, durable, and lightweight- weighing less than 2lbs per square foot. Not only does this eliminate any and all structural concerns, but they are so durable, that we can warranty our systems for 30 years! You can hit our system with a hammer, and it will still function perfectly. Try that with a glass panel!
Checkout this flier for more information: What are PV?
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