SolarSkin
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Reimagining the world of architecture with SolarSkin
Solar powered solutions have become more and more an integral part of public spaces. Arrays that people can actually interact with — and see themselves the benefits of renewable energy — have the power to elevate community life and demonstrate a divergence from harmful fossil fuels. As architects are encouraged to find solutions that are
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SolarSkin propels the future of architectural solar
Above, a recent architectural feat that incorporates artistry alongside solar energy. ,La Seine Musicale, a new music complex in Paris, features a wall of moving solar panels. Building integrated photovoltaics (or BIPV) have gained a lot of traction with the advancement of solar technology and its applications. Similarly, Sistine’s mission is to bring beautiful aesthetics
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How SolarSkin unlocks new revenue streams and increases solar project viability
The world’s first custom-branded solar — just the beginning of what’s possible with solar advertising It is no mystery that in today’s sleek, technically advanced world, we are surrounded by advertising campaigns everywhere we look (even if we aren’t aware of it). Advertisements have the power to inspire and bring your brand in an entirely
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How innovative brands can use SolarSkin to achieve their sustainability goals
A key component of success for brands in today’s day and age is identifying what trends are guiding the market forward. This allows businesses to stay relevant, even as both technology and consumer behavior drive constant change. Sustainability has become an indispensable part of product consumption, as ,66% of consumers would be willing to pay
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California Mandate and Why Solar is a Home Necessity
For many homeowners, solar may still feel like an unattainable goal due to financial, aesthetic, or other barriers. But recent legislation and changes in the collective attitude towards solar energy on residential homes may prove very crucial for many who wish to procure their own solar systems in the coming years. In 2018, California instituted
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Increase Your Home’s Resale Value with SolarSkin
Solar panel installations have been around in the residential market for decades. Like outdated solar technology, the misconceptions of solar and its impact on your home’s value are becoming more and more obsolete. The list of benefits to installing solar nowadays is quite lengthy. What does the data say of solar’s ability to raise your
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SolarSkin vs. Tesla Solar Roof
When it comes to innovations, many exciting things have been introduced to the solar industry in the last decade. One of the most prominent examples of this is Tesla, which has garnered much attention for the pursuits of its CEO Elon Musk, the development of its electric car models, and more recently the deployment of
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How SolarSkin Answers the Three Biggest Questions of Solar in HOAs
We’ve previously discussed how solar panels are ,best styled to complement your home, but what if you live in an HOA that creates additional hurdles in going solar? ,Nearly 25% of Americans live in HOA-governed housing, where residents often face complicated regulations and guidelines in changing their home’s appearance. Solar is already a turnoff for
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Our Take on Solar Panel Types, Ranked by Aesthetics
Images can tell us a lot about the evolution of solar technology. On the left, you’ll see an image of the ,first solar rooftop installation in 1884, and on the right, a Weymouth, MA installation showing what’s possible with SolarSkin by Sistine Solar. How far we have come in terms of aesthetics! I wrote a
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A Style Guide to Solar Panels: Four Tips on Maintaining Aesthetics with SolarSkin
Solar technology has come a long way since 1884, when the first system was ,installed on a New York rooftop with selenium cells of 1% efficiency. Government policy and improved technologies have driven prices down ,99% over the last four decades, yet many homeowners are still hesitant in considering this switch to clean energy. In
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