Can stainless steel be used for solar panels?

in. s o l a r. e n e r g y. u s e. There are many approaches to producing electricity and domestic hot water from solar energy. Whatever the technology, stainless steel has a role to play. It can be used as part of a substrate of amorphous cells or as a collector material in solar thermal panels.

Can stainless steel roofs match photovoltaic panels?

Ideally, solar panels should be considered as part of the architectural expression and a means of providing a visual structure to roofs and facades. In an effort to bring the best technologies together, stainless steel roofing solutions have been developed which precisely match photovoltaic panels (Figure 35).

Can stainless steel be used as a substrate for photovoltaic cells?

Stainless steel is a proven metallic substrate for amorphous photovoltaic cells. The flexible cells can be used on a wide variety of supports. Figure 35:The trays of the stainless steel roof support the photovoltaic panels (Photo: protectum.de) 18 s t a i n l e s s

Is stainless steel the future of solar energy?

The challenge lies in capturing its radiation and transforming, transporting and storing the energy. As in many areas of energy transformation and use, stainless steel plays a key role in solar technology – and has the potential to grow further.

What is a stainless steel panel?

The panel consists of two 0.6 mm stainless steel sheets which are formed into a wafer-like structure (Figure 17). The two sheets are assembled back to back, with the peaks and troughs shifted against each other so the fluid can flow through the resulting voids.

Which roofing material is best for solar panels?

This roofing technology is the only metallic option that can be used on zero-degree roofs or non-inclined parts (Figure 36). The roofing materials should match the durability of the solar panels. General corrosion is virtually absent in stainless steel.