> 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 su

> 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.