PV Gap

Yolanda Said:

what type of solar panels do calculators use?

We Answered:

They're called Amorphous silicon cells. They're about 7% efficient.

Gordon Said:

Has anyone combined two different solar panels into one?

We Answered:

I don't see why not . Solar cells do create allot of heat maybe place them on some kind of corrugated plastic sheeting with a 12 volt pump to circulate the water at a set temperature. Being that the sheeting is in the back of the cells you wouldn't lose any sun light . You wouldn't wont to put any pressure in it just just gravity fed that would be ample for taking a shower or clothes washing . Maybe you should design it and put it on ebey .I would buy it .

Zachary Said:

Are there special types of solar panels that work better in cloudy climates, like the Pacific Northwest?

We Answered:

Some oif the newer panels are able to also utilize reflected light as well. Find a supplier in yor area. Far more reliable than the smart alec comments available here. There are other reasons to use solar panels than to try to save a buck.