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  • Solar in a Box
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • A prefab, modular solar electric system with frame mounting, Solar in a Box is sold off the shelf for an alternative to more expensive, custom photovoltaic systems. It comes with all components for easy installation with no adjustments needed, the company says, and includes Web-based monitoring. The pre-assembled system can be customized and is compatible with any roof surface. 650-299-9854.
  • Andalay Solar Panels
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • Andalay solar panels are all-black and feature built-in racking and built-in wiring for a smooth, flush appearance that resembles skylights. With 70 percent fewer parts and 25 percent fewer attachment points, the panels for a small house can be installed in less than an hour, the company says. These features also mean fewer penetrations in the roof and less opportunity for leaks and failure. 408-395-7774.
  • SanyoHIT Series Photovoltaic Panels
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • HIT Series photovoltaic panels for residential, grid-connected systems feature a proprietary hybrid of single crystalline silicon surrounded by ultra-thin, amorphous silicon layers to reach greater cell and module efficiencies. Panels measure 51.2 by 35.2 inches, achieve an STC maximum power rating of 180 to 205 W, and boast conversion efficiencies up to 17.4 percent. 469-362-5600.
  • ES-Series Poly-Crystalline Solar Panels
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • ES-Series poly-crystalline solar panels feature String Ribbon wafer technology. The panel's design consists of 108 polycrystalline silicon solar cells, anti-reflective tempered solar glass, EVA encapsulant, polymer backskin, and a double-walled anodized aluminum frame. Each panel measures 37.5 by 61.8 inches and weighs 40.1 pounds. Three panel options achieve an STC maximum power rating of 180 to 195 W. 508-357-2221.
  • Poly-Crystalline Modules
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • Poly-crystalline modules feature a textured solar cell surface that increases light absorption and improves efficiency, while a bypass diode minimizes the power drops under shady conditions. The module achieves an STC maximum power rating of 187 W and a 12.7 percent conversion efficiency, and is designed for the company's solar racking system. Sharp's OnEnergy system offers custom designs and delivers a complete package of all components and fasteners. 800-765-2706.
  • Solar Hot Water Heating System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • Designed to replace or add to an existing water-heating system, the company's solar hot water heating system can provide up to 100 percent of the demand for hot water heating, says the firm, with typically 80 percent of hot water needs coming from free solar power. The SRCC-certified solar energy roof collectors are designed to integrate well with roof lines, the company says, and they integrate seamlessly with roof windows. 800-888-3589.
  • SunTile Roof Tiles and Solar Panels
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2009)
  • SunTile roof tiles and solar panels provide a built-in look. The tile product suits S-shape and flat tile profiles; each panel measures 17 by 59 inches and achieves an STC power rating of 63 W. Panel-designed products integrate with various roof finishes, measuring 61.39 by 31.42 inches and achieving an STC maximum power rating of 210 W and a conversion efficiency of 16.9 percent per panel. The company's solar cell technology delivers up to 50 percent more power than conventional cells and converts up to 22 percent of available sunlight into electricity. 877-787-6527.
  • Solar S Tile
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
  • With the same profile as a traditional S tile, the Solar S Tile module needs no additional roof penetrations or flashings to install. The product was designed with water-shedding functionality in mind, the maker says. 800-482-0347.
  • Soleil Composite Copper Flashing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
  • Soleil composite copper flashing is produced using the manufacturer's Everlam technology, which combines copper with flexible aluminum to create a lightweight, affordable product that is easy to work with, according to the maker. Soleil products include door and window flashings, sheet stock, roof valleys, roof drip edges, and gutter products. 800-551-2828.
  • PowerFlex Solar Strings
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/20/2009)
  • PowerFlex Solar Strings offer a pre-connected format for the company's flexible Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) cells, allowing manufacturers of solar products and modules (i.e., the end products installed on houses) to more easily fit thin-film cells into their manufacturing processes. The CIGS cells are made on a bendable substrate, the company explains, making it more adaptable in shape and size and thereby allowing for new and innovative designs. 520-546-6313.

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