Page 19 - Green Builder Homeowner's Handbook 2016

The Super Solar House

Infrared Spectrum Solar Panels.
These panels convert the infrared
region of the electromagnetic
spectrum into electricity.

Building-Integrated PVs.
Tiles with solar PV circuitry are
integrated with traditional roofing
materials, creating another seamless

6 source for power generation.

57 Graywater Purifier/Solar Still.
This system (not yet available) uses
UV rays to destroy harmful bacteria

in graywater, making it more

suitable for reuse. Such systems

9 might tie to devices that extract
water from the surrounding air,

such as the new Sun to Water

device that just hit the market

(www.suntowater.com).

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Solar Furnace. Solar Pavers. EV Solar Battery and Inverter.
Solar energy is Rugged, weight bearing PV High-capacity batteries and super-efficient
collected from panels interlock, and can be inverters extend the viability of PV panels,
PV panels and placed atop existing roads to charge vehicles and operate household
used for heat and walkways. Some models appliances, even during off hours.
throughout the in the works include
home. snow-melting capabilities.