Trying to hide from the neighbors? Well you definitely wouldn’t want to live in the cellophane house.
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Solar Cells Integrated Into Building Materials
The solar system shown here (darker panels) integrates thin-film solar modules directly into a metal roof.
In an effort to promote the adoption of solar technology, United Solar Ovonic of Auburn Hills, MI, has teamed with a major roofing company to create a metal roof system that generates electricity from sunlight. The partnership offers seven different prefabricated systems, ranging in capacity from 3 to 120 kilowatts. Tests show that the solar roof panels are rugged and can withstand winds in excess of 160 miles per hour.
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