Photography And Half-Thoughts By Mitchell Hegman

...because some of it is pretty and some of it is not.

Friday, April 19, 2013

Solar Array


Pictured today is a photovoltaic array installed in Butte, Montana on April 17, 2013.  This array, when collecting full sunlight, should produce enough power to light about forty 100 watt light bulbs.  I framed the photograph at the pitch angle of the roof to give an understanding of the “feel” experienced by the installers on the roof. 

--Mitchell Hegman

2 comments:

  1. I don't know anything about electric & solar, Mitchell - 40 - 100 watt bulbs doesn't sound like a lot compared to the size of that - how does that compare with traditional energy sources? - just curious.

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  2. Not enough to supply the whole house. Solar is still a bit expensive, too. But a nice addition to other sources.

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