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What are glass-glass solar panels?

Glass-glass solar panels have a glass plate on both the front and back. The biggest advantage is that the panels generate more and last longer. We'll tell you more about this type of solar panels in this article.

What's glass-glass?

A solar panel consists of about 5 layers: glass, 2 types of foil, solar cells, and a back plate. The difference between glass-glass and glass-foil solar panels is in the last layer. In the case of glass-foil panels, the front is glass and the back is a protective foil. Both the front and back of glass-glass panels are made of glass. The biggest advantage is that the panel generates more energy and that it's sturdier.

Pros and cons of glass-glass

Close-up glass-glass panel
  • Glass-glass solar panels generate more than glass-foil panels thanks to the double glass layer that absorbs more sun.
  • The panels have a performance warranty that's 5 years longer.
  • Thanks to the sturdy materials, glass-glass panels can better withstand extreme weather conditions like (hail)storms, hot summers, or harsh winters.
  • The panels are more durable and last much longer on your roof than other panels.
  • Compared to glass-foil, a glass-glass panel look less black as you can see through the panel.

Conclusion glass-glass panels

Close-up glass-glass panel

Glass-glass solar panels look less black. On the other hand, they're more durable, last longer, and generate much more solar power than glass-foil solar panels. Are you curious about what your roof with glass-glass solar panels generates? You can ask for free advice. An advisor is happy to tell you more about this and explain what suits your situation.

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Marijn Solar Panel Expert.