Monthly Archives: May 2009

Schott Solar Opens New U.S. Plant

May 15, 2009 – 2:10 pm

From: www.us.schott.com

Congratulations to Schott Solar on opening their new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in New Mexico this week. The 200,000 sq/ft. facility has created 350 new jobs in the area and represents a significant investment in the growing U.S. solar market. Schott Solar hopes to eventually expand the plant to 800,000 sq/ft. and employee over 1500 [...]

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How Shade Affects Solar Modules

May 8, 2009 – 2:02 pm

PV modules are very sensitive to shading. Unlike a solar thermal panel (solar hot water), which can tolerate some shading, many brands of PV modules lose efficiency even when shaded by something as insignificant as the branch of a leafless tree.
Shading obstructions can be defined as soft or hard sources. If a tree branch, roof [...]

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