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Can the solar panels be behind a window? Puttin solar panels on the outside of my apartment would be diffcult and dangerous. But putting them inside, so they
by TekMol 6y ago
Can the solar panels be behind a window?
Puttin solar panels on the outside of my apartment would be diffcult and dangerous.
But putting them inside, so they get sunlight through a window would be easy.
Heck, I can even see me using solar panels instead of blinds.
Would that work? Or does the sunlight lose too much energy when going through glass? If so, how much energy gets lost?
- gwbas1c 6y ago> Can the solar panels be behind a window Short answer: No You'll have problems with shadows, window tints, bad angles... Solar panels work best in direct sunlight when they are angled so they face directly into the sun. If you stick a solar panel in the window, any tint in the window will reduce output. Bars, ect, will put shadows and reduce output. Assuming your window isn't very wide, the frame of your window will cast a shadow... So, unless you can get the panel on a porch, roof, fire escape, ect, don't bother.
- JoeAltmaier 6y agoA short discussion: https://ecotality.com/will-solar-panels-work-through-glass/ https://ecotality.com/will-solar-panels-work-through-glass/ Anything between you and sunlight is a large decrease. Heck, hanging at the wrong angle is a big loss. Does the window face the sun directly? Far bigger issue really. And 'directly' doesn't really mean anything since the sun's direction changes constantly.