Sharp Solar

One of the best-known brands for electronic appliances and devices is Sharp. You can hardly make it through the video section of a department store without encountering a Sharp television or stereo. It wasn't a huge leap for Sharp Solar to come along, in fact their expertise at electronics make the enterprise quite reasonable.

Investigating the products designed and manufactured by the Sharp Electronics Solar Division, we can anticipate that some of the innovation and value that Sharp is famous for will be on display amongst their Sharp Solar Power products.

Beginning with the Sharp solar modules, we soon discover that the Sharp quest for value is evident. Using a proprietary design that promotes performance, Sharp modules strive for high conversion efficiency to give you the most bang for your buck. However, the engineers and designers at Sharp have also paid due attention to the aesthetic quality of their product by marketing both rectangular and triangular shaped modules, an option that allows you to choose a design that will coordinate with your roof.

When considering Sharp solar cells and Sharp solar panels, we begin to see why the folks at Sharp promote themselves as both ecological and economical. Being the #1 worldwide manufacturer of solar cells allows Sharp to offer a variety of power ratings for their panels.

For instance, the 165 watt Sharp solar panel (NE-165U1) is powerful and durable, using a textured cell surface that reduces unwanted reflection of solar light, while the black surface field (BSF) improves the conversion efficiency of the unit. Absorption of light is further increased by the anti-reflective coating.

The Sharp 208w solar panel (NE-208U1) is a poly-crystalline module that is ideal for grid-connected systems because of its reliable construction and ability to endure rigorous operating conditions.

The solar racking system from Sharp (SRS) is available in made-to-order kits that are custom designed to meet the needs of your specific system. Compatible with virtually all kinds of asphalt shingles, it is ideal for both retrofits and new construction.

Sharp components are often found on office buildings, solar villages and power stations, beacons, traffic lights, radio relay stations, and of course private homes. One of the most impressive arrays of solar technology on display is in the Puget Sound area of Washington state (a true community of solar techies) where it's increasingly common to see roofs that mix solar panels from Sharp, and solar tubes by Solatube to give the homeowner both convertible solar energy and focused direct sunlight.