#ChinaSolarPanels #GreenEnergy #SustainableLiving 🌞
Have you heard about the latest trend in China where people are using solar panels as garden fencing? It seems like a creative way to repurpose these renewable energy sources! Let’s dive into some insights and recommendations on harnessing the power of solar panels for your own backyard.
**Why China is flooding the market with solar panels?**
– China is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, producing a large quantity to meet global demand.
– The government is investing heavily in renewable energy, leading to a surplus of solar panels in the market.
– Technological advancements have made solar panels more affordable and accessible to the public.
**Benefits of using solar panels as garden fencing:**
1. **Renewable energy source:** By using solar panels in your backyard, you can harness the power of the sun to generate electricity for your home.
2. **Cost-effective:** Solar panels can help you save on your energy bills in the long run.
3. **Environmentally friendly:** Reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.
4. **Aesthetically pleasing:** Solar panels can add a modern and sleek look to your garden while also serving a functional purpose.
**How to integrate solar panels into your garden:**
1. **Choose the right location:** Make sure to place your solar panels in a spot that receives ample sunlight throughout the day.
2. **Mounting options:** Consider installing the solar panels on a standalone frame or on existing structures like fences or walls.
3. **Maintenance:** Regularly clean and inspect the panels to ensure optimal performance.
4. **Connect to the grid:** Work with a professional to connect your solar panels to your home’s electrical system for maximum efficiency.
In conclusion, the use of solar panels as garden fencing is just one creative way to incorporate renewable energy into your everyday life. With the right setup and maintenance, you can enjoy the benefits of solar power while adding a unique and eco-friendly touch to your backyard. Embrace the power of the sun and join the movement towards a greener future! ☀️🌿
Wanted to call it bs because never seen someone doing this here in Germany. But not that far away from reality as it seemed. After first search I found a 1,72m x 1,13m solar panel for 55€ and a widely used fence with 1,80m x 1,00m for 45€.
source:
https://erneuerbar24.de/products/photovoltaik-modul-ja-solar-jam54s30-415-gr-11bb-415wp-black-frame
https://www.obi.de/p/6599047/sichtschutzzaun-element-hamburg-gerade-druckimpraegniert-180-cm-x-100-cm
And by “people” they mean they found 2 people on twitter? It’s certainly not common usage.
>Solar panels — 80% of which are made in China — are so cheap that they are now being used to line garden fences in Germany and the Netherlands, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
>Solar panels are typically installed on rooftops, where they can capture the most sunlight — but there’s so much excess supply that people in these two countries are now putting them on fences. This also saves on pricey labor and scaffolding costs required for roof installations, per the FT.
Anyone in Germany or Netherlands can confirm this? I read it as complete bs but FT was respectable in the past.
I just bought 22KW of panels for my house for $4008 shipped to my nearest port where I will pick up the pallet. $.18 per watt is so insanely low.
Isn’t cheap, free energy good for everyone?
Dumb article. These are double sided solar panels that work really well in northern latitudes because the sun comes at an angle. They’re still more expensive than fencing, but you can replace your fence and generate power at the same time.
That great! Buy them and ship them off to some developing island nation that could use the energy so they don’t have to import and burn so much fossil fuel.
Stupid ill researched article.
Dairy farms sometimes use solar fencing. The reason is they want to catch the early morning low sun when they are using most of their energy and the evening sun. This is when they do their two milking runs. It’s not just about the energy capture is load balance and near sourcing. Being green, even grants etc.
It makes sense that some houses cook breakfast first thing in the morning and have hot showers and then again in the evening when the sun is low and dinner is cooking. But the home owner might be in work all day when the sun is up.
No need for higher capacity inverters when combined with roof solar.
And this is bad how?
As long as they are hooked up they could use them as pavement if you ask me.
This is not a bad thing lol
There’s a big difference between “placing panels horizontally, to tap solar power that way,” and “using them as fencing.”
Like, you can call these rare structures fences, but they’re being wired to generate electricity. This isn’t like using worthless banknotes as wallpaper.
In Germany many of them are installed on balconies on the the outside of existing”balcony fences” but not as replacement for a real fence (which might also exist but i have not seen that yet). Even fully vertical. With the new bifacial panels this is working quite good.
Google “Balkonkraftwerk”. It is very popular as they are “plug an play” and easy to install. Just plug them into an existing power socket in your house and you get the free energy. This is limited to small installations with two panels (600W).
It’s a good thing, isn’t it?
Isn’t that a good thing ? Solar panels which were super expensive it’s cheap now , so go ahead and use it so that we can use less coal ?
OH NO! They’re finding ways to not get scalped as much by our chums in utility, better seed some misinformation!
If every building had a solar panel installed, our electricity would be so fucking cheap.
Article says they’re used ON fencing, not AS fencing.
That’s not a bad thing since consumer grade solar panels are nothing new.
The same way that China makes headphones and other electronics.
Panels shouldn’t be any different. Forcing them to be made in the US would just slow adoption.
Hey uhhh, could I get some of those panels? I could really use them 😀
So the US Treasury Secretary is going to China to complain that their production levels are hurting US businesses because they can’t compete with the prices, using phrases like “over-production”.
Great. Solar panels are so much cheaper now that people can actually start using them to do cool (and clearly weird) stuff.
So the panels will get cheaper right?
They’ll get cheaper right?
Surely if it was happening they’d have one picture of it lol
“”China’s overcapacity distorts global prices and production patterns and hurts American firms and workers, as well as firms and workers around the world,”
WILL SOMEONE THINK OF THE SHAREHOLDERS.
I always love how these dumb articles can spin anything China does as negative.
“China’s hold on the solar panel market is now in a state of oversupply, which means manufacturers elsewhere — such as the US and Europe — are unable to compete effectively.”
Capitalism can’t compete with the logic and functionality of a mixed command economy. These writers don’t care that it’s in humanity’s best interest to make as many solar panels as possible to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. All they care about is keeping prices high so investors can profit off of them.
5 years ago, the common rhetoric I commonly see was
> “What’s the point of investing in renewable energy? if China doesn’t get on board, our emission savings make no difference”
Now it’s
> “Chinese renewables are too cheap and distorting markets”
In Canada just to put solar panels on roof costs 10-30k so good for the guy who used them as fences if it’s cheaper.
Funny they did not share a single Pic!!!