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I’m starting to design a quite large solar pergola, to be built in the southern uk. Has anyone got any advice on the different methods of adding waterproofing between panels? And/or any general tips or experiences in constructing the pergola?

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[–] Pretzilla@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Consider using bifacials to collect ground reflected solar, too.

[–] TheBiscuitLout@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I’ll definitely be using bifacial panels, for applications where size is a limiting factor they’re really effective. If it wasn’t in such a visible place, I’d back them with fluorescent paint too, that apparently ups their efficiency again.

Edit: bifacial panels. Biracial panels are something else entirely. Thanks Autocucumber