| So do you want to know about the thin film solar | | | | panels are made of expensive materials, and they |
| panel? I understand how a lot of people want to | | | | cost much to manufacture. |
| use solar energy to power their homes. Solar | | | | On the other hand, thin panels are made of much |
| panels are a viable solar energy source, both | | | | cheaper materials, and the cost of production is |
| environmentally and economically. | | | | almost 3 times less than that of the first |
| I am a green person myself; I use solar systems | | | | generation of panels, which means that they are |
| to power my own home. And guess what? | | | | much more affordable. |
| I was able to save a lot of money on my | | | | Thin film also means that the solar cell is smaller, |
| electricity bill, and so can you! | | | | lighter weight, and more flexible than traditional |
| Now let me ask you a question- You all know the | | | | cells. Thin systems pack more wattage in less |
| traditional thick panels, right? | | | | space. |
| Of course, you do. Most of you have seen these | | | | Unlike thick panels that need a steel structure to |
| on many roof tops. | | | | hold them in place, thin film solar panels can be |
| Get this- Thin film solar panels are the newer, | | | | integrated into the roof or wall itself. |
| thinner type of panel that has the potential to | | | | Warning: Thin film panels are very practical to use, |
| make solar energy much more affordable. | | | | there are small portable solar units that can be |
| Thin panel versus thick panel | | | | carried with you anywhere you go. |
| The main reason why solar units have not been | | | | With new thin film solar panels the price of solar |
| widely affordable in the past is because thick | | | | systems is coming down! |