SmartFlower vs. Traditional Solar
SmartFlower
Rooftop Systems
Planning
and Installation
- Delivered as a complete, all-in-one system
- Comes preassembled, and can be installed in a few hours
- Single AC cable for home connection
- Can be relocated when moving houses
- Resellable at any time
- Delivered in multiple components and installations steps that require field assembly
- May take a month or more
- Requires special cabling installed into the house
- Permanently attached to roof with many roof penetrations, possibly impacting roof integrity
- Inseparable component of house, needs removal to re-roof
Efficiency
- Open ventilation provides cooling, resulting in greater output
- When the panels fold up, integrated brushes sweep away sediment and debris
- Solar panels autonomously follow the sun all day long for maximum energy production, generating up to 40% more power
- Heat accumulation can result in up to 5-10% yield loss
- Accumulated sediment (dust, leaves, snow, ice, etc.) results in up to 5% yield loss
- Sun rays are at the optimal angle for only a short time resulting in limited energy production
Aesthetics
- Iconic and beautiful statement for renewable energy
- Timeless, sculptural design
- Inspirational, color options available
- Dominating and ungainly presence
- Changes appearance of house or surroundings
- Monotonous visual distraction
Safety
- Constant monitoring detects strong winds, panels immediately close into safety position and will automatically clean itself after a storm
- SmartFlower will be safe, in case of house fire
- Rooftop panels may create risk in case of a house fire
- Exposed to the elements of weather and storm damage
Requirements
- Location choices are vast
- May be easily installed on rented or owned land
- Local permits required
- Requires roof surface, suitable structural integrity, eligible roof slope with proper orientation to the sun
- Must own property to be installed on roof
- Local permits required
Reserve Yours Today
1 Select Your Model
Choose your SmartFlower system and color.
2 Schedule Appointment
A SmartFlower representative will contact you to setup a site visit and schedule delivery.
3 Get Connected
A certified technician will deliver, install, and service your new SmartFlower.