Hi Ben,
sure, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
Some people like the way PV looks on their rooftops, but understood not everyone feels the same way and may consider itan "eyesore."
There are a variety of methods to integrate a PV power system into a residence to make it less noticeable.
There are PV modules that also serve a double function as roofing shingles and are not readily obvious, such as SunSlates roofing tiles and many others.
In the deseert Southwest, many homes use a Pueblo design with flat roofs, so the PV can often beinstalled below the level of the parapet and is not visible from the street. Or install over a back patio or carport for shade.
Some residences use a ground mount in the back or side yard instead of rooftop installation, or install on a different rooftop (e.g., storage shed, workshop, etc.) other than the primary residence.
There are also BIPV modules where the PV is integrated into the window glass as part of the building facade.
We will probably eventually see nano-PV integrated into more building materials like outside paint, etc.
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Robert Foster
Assistant Professor
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces NM
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Original Message:
Sent: Feb 18, 2021 11:01 AM
From: Benjamin Guthrie
Subject: The Aesthetic Problem of Residential Solar Installations
Many residents fear that solar panels on their homes are deemed to be an "eye soar" and changes their desired look of their home. We all want our homes to look a certain way and many residents fear solar panels will alter the design. How can consultants and installers encourage installing solar panels to those who fear their home's aesthetic will change?
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Benjamin Guthrie
begu2379@colorado.edu
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