While traditional solar panels are flat, the Solyndra solar panel system is cylindrical. The old flat panels can get sun rays only at an angle. The innovative cylindrical ones can capture the power of the sun at multiple angles. The result is amazing: more watts per square foot than the old flat panels. That amounts to maximum harvest of solar energy. Installation also comes at greater comparative ease that reduces cost for the user as well. Solyndra is clearly a cost-efficient product all throughout, in both reduced installation cost and more efficient power generation with the use of solar energy.

With Solyndra solar panels, sunlight is more efficiently transformed into electricity because the cylindrical solar cells catch the sun’s rays from a 360-degree photovoltaic surface. The effect is direct conversion because of more effective diffusion and reflection of sunlight. Additionally, Solyndra panels are packed more tightly on horizontal mounting. This means better and more significant coverage of roof space. The result is more solar electricity.

Installation is also a breeze. The quick installation process translates to reduced costs for the user. Installing Solyndra solar panels is 60 percent less time than with conventional photovoltaic installations. Currently, only select retailers carry the Solyndra cylindrical solar panel products. Wider distribution commences in 2009.

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