Building an energy efficient home is becoming more popular and more important for those conscious of their carbon footprint and the ever escalating cost of electricity.
The demand for managing energy consumption is being driven mostly by the escalating electricity costs and the a sense of doing the right thing for the planet. This new home in Springfield is not quite completely off the grid but certainly comes close. This home owners goal was for minimal emissions and as energy efficient a home as possible.
Some of the unique energy savings features are as follows:
- 3+kw solar system installation using Q Cells CIGs thin film solar panels
- Solar hot water system with gas booster
- Ducted fireplace for internal heating
- Reverse brick veneer (cladding on the outside and brick inside)
For the first time homes in more dappled light environments can enjoy the high efficiencies from their solar panels previously only afforded to those in full sun positions.
The Q- Cell CIGs Thin Film panel comfortably works in dappled light as the partly shaded panel keeps working rather than shutting down.
- Q Cells offer the world’s best efficiencies for thin film modules of up to 13.4% (compared to 6% for other thin film products)
- Sleek black aesthetic design
- Good low light performance
- Reliable made in Germany quality
- 10 year product and 25 year output warranty
Learn more about the Q Cells CIG thin film solar panels