Shade is the mortal enemy of solar panels; even a little shade can cause a disproportionate drop in power output. [Alex Beale] reviewed a “revolutionary” shade-tolerant panel by Renology in a ...

A sunflower inspired Yevgen Erik to reinvent solar panels in his ... create solar-powered blinds that would track the movement of the sun, like a sunflower, and provide shade to his home.

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I liked the build quality on the SmarterHome products I tested: MySmartBlinds and MySmartRollerShades -- easily matching Serena shades. Plus, its smart blinds come with the best solar panels in ...