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Play the triangle ,solar panels!

Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek
7 anni fa
Ultima modifica:7 anni fa

Why don't solar panels come in triangles in Australia? Since most roofs have triangles in them somewhere, why don't solar panels come in triangles? Wouldn't it be neater, and a better use of Northerly space? Everywhere I go, I see rectangular panels on triangular roofs!

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http://www.solarcitizens.org.au/?utm_campaign=act2020&utm_medium=email&utm_source=solarcitizens

Yes! Make solar panels in triangles too!
No, I like rectangles.
I don't care, I prefer fossil fuel.
I never look up at roofs, or I might step in something smelly.

Commenti (13)

  • Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek
    Autore originale
    7 anni fa

    In some American and UK pictures I see some triangle panels, why don't I see them in use here?

  • lynartist
    7 anni fa
    Oh, I never thought about this. Could it be that they may look awkward on the inside of the house. They would make quite a visual statement that may only look good in a contemporary or modern space.
    Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek ha ringraziato lynartist
  • lynartist
    7 anni fa
    Hired I misunderstood! I don't know why, I read solar panels but in my mind I was thinking skylights! Duuuu! Now I get it;)
    Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek ha ringraziato lynartist
  • lynartist
    7 anni fa
    That would make sense!
    Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek ha ringraziato lynartist
  • petapea
    7 anni fa

    As a design element, I'm sure some people would prefer triangle panels- there could be a potential market to tap there Tribbletrek? What about round ones that look like the sun itself??? :-)

    Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek ha ringraziato petapea
  • Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek
    Autore originale
    7 anni fa

    Why not? Though octagons would fit more on the roof.

  • petapea
    7 anni fa

    A trapezoid might be very on trend!!

    Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek ha ringraziato petapea
  • Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek
    Autore originale
    7 anni fa

    The main thing is to fit as many panels as possible on the north side.

  • User
    7 anni fa

    Makes sense to me. I never really thought about it before.

    Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek ha ringraziato User
  • Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek
    Autore originale
    7 anni fa

    For US folk, our North is your south.

  • Tribbletrouble44152k7 Trek
    Autore originale
    7 anni fa

    Vote for solar power


    http://solarscorecard.org.au

  • PRO
    TRIENERGIA
    3 anni fa

    Hello everybody, I know I'm quite late but I confirm You that we are an Italian Company producing here in Italy Triangular PV panels with aesthetical perfect result and capable to increase a lot your roof energy production compared with standard modules. https://www.trienergia.com/en/product/trixxxtm-bb-triangular-trienergia-module/


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