What is a cylindrical Solyndra solar panel?

Benefits of a Cylinder Solyndra designs and manufactures proprietary cylindrical modules incorporating copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin-film technology. Our panels employ cylindrical modules which capture sunlight across a 360-degree photovoltaic surface capable of converting direct, diffuse and reflected sunlight into electricity.

What is a cylindrical solar panel?

The cylindrical panel is divided into two halves which are assembled together to embrace the post. Image: Fly Solartech Solutions Srl Italian start-up Fly Solartech Solutions Srl has developed a lightweight cylindrical solar panel that can be integrated onto PV-powered street lighting lamp posts of different sizes.

How do Solyndra solar panels work?

Our panels employ cylindrical modules which capture sunlight across a 360-degree photovoltaic surface capable of converting direct, diffuse and reflected sunlight into electricity. In the industry sometimes panels are referred to as modules; at Solyndra, each panel is made up of individual modules.

Are cylindrical solar panels a good choice?

Panel sizes necessary for power generation are large, contributing to poor aesthetics and wind load rating limitations. Cylindrical solar panels (CSP’s) have a significant advantage in terms of sun tracking. Due to their cylindrical shape, they can capture sunlight from multiple angles and have a wider acceptance angle.

What is the difference between a monocrystalline and a cylinder solar panel?

Monocrystalline solar cells provide unequalled efficiency and durability. Cylindrical solar panels (CSP’s) provide full use of available sunlight and low cost of ownership. Combining this type and style of solar panel allowed Hapco to play to their strengths as an engineering and manufacturing industry leader.

What is a polycrystalline solar panel?

Polycrystalline solar panels are made from multiple silicon fragments that are melted together, leaving imperfections on the panel surface. While less expensive to manufacture, the result is less efficiency and lifespan than achieved with monocrystalline alternatives, with maximum efficiency rates of approximately 18%.