PV Gap

Joyce Said:

Does anyone know a company that will make custom solar panels?

We Answered:

I ran a Google Search for [Custom solar panels]
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Cus…

This one offers:
CT Solar Call us with your specialty, custom and OEM solar power needs. We can design and produce large or small quanties of custom panels designed for your needs ...
http://www.ctsolar.com/
Here is there contact info:
http://www.ctsolar.com/index.asp?PageAct…
Telephone: 772-621-4499
FAX: 772-382-0770
email: sales@ctsolar.com

Other sources available on the first Link also.
Wingman

Milton Said:

How much does it cost to make a solar panel? Does the scientists like solar panels or are they too expensive?

We Answered:

To make a 200W solar panel these days will COSTs probably something like $400-500. It then SELLs for $700 or so. By the time its on your roof it comes to $800 plus.

Solar panels and cells are not so much a science as an engineering problem these days. It is all about getting cost down to stay ahead of your competition.

Annette Said:

Why aren't magnifying lenses used to make solar panels more efficient?

We Answered:

They *are* being used:

http://www.emcore.com/product/ter_concen…

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