Rethinking module geometry to expand rooftop solar capacity

Rethinking module geometry beyond the traditional rectangle could increase rooftop PV capacity on irregular buildings by improving packing efficiency and expanding placement options.From pv magazine USA For more than 30 years, the solar industry has been built around rectangular panels. Everything, from cutting the silicon cells to framing, shipping, mounting, and connecting them to inverters, has been designed for straight lines and right angles. This standardization helped lower costs, improve reliability, and allow solar to grow rapidly around the world. Residential roofs have hips, valleys, ...

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