Now picture those solar modules to display a scene like someone bowling and having it lit during the night. That scene could be on the west end array. On the east end array, dates and times of upcoming events, hours, specials and other information could be displayed and have minimum effect on solar gain. The array would also provide its own power for lighting after dark. Sound impressive? Sound like it would be an upgrade for the appearance of the array? Follow my progress on my solar collectors and see if I'm headed in this direction!
Here is another business that could have had a more appealing array. It used to be a hardware store and then a thrift shop. Night lighting with displays of hours, specials and other information could have been a more productive use for this array than just solar heat gain. With what I'm working on, this kind of an array could not only supply heat but also power for its own lighting and yet have a minimal effect on heat gain.
Look for my next post that will show what can be done with residential solar arrays.
May your days b e sunny with a cool breeze!
