{"id":5848,"date":"2018-04-10T11:10:43","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T11:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portal.solar.com\/learn\/full-review-of-sistine-solar-skins\/"},"modified":"2020-05-21T07:36:08","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T07:36:08","slug":"full-review-of-sistine-solar-skins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/full-review-of-sistine-solar-skins\/","title":{"rendered":"Full Review of Sistine Solar Skins &#8211; MIT Startup Makes Solar (Even More) Beautiful"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We at Solar.com already think solar panels are pretty beautiful &#8211; their cost savings and sustainability alone make them gorgeous in our eyes.<!--more--><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> However, The Department of Energy estimates that there are 13 million homes across the country that shy away from adopting solar because they don\u2019t like the look of panels. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New technology from<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sistinesolar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Sistine Solar<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hopes to combat this problem with custom solar panels designed to match any underlying rooftop. The startup, which was founded at MIT\u2019s Sloan School of Management, hopes their camouflaging SolarSkins designs will show homeowners that solar panels don\u2019t have to be &#8220;ugly.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are Solar Skins?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sistine Solar utilizes patent-pending technology to integrate high-fidelity custom designs into panels. The company claims that the SolarSkin graphics have only minimal losses in panel efficiency due to advancements in selective light filtration. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This technology, which can be compared to ad wraps on bus windows, allows light to filter through the SolarSkin to the photovoltaic cells beneath while still displaying a custom image.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Do Solar Skins reduce the efficiency of my solar panels?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though there might be some loss of efficiency due to the skin, solar system designers will ensure that your panel configuration will meet your electricity needs regardless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better yet, Sistine Solar also promises to \u201cproactively monitor your system performance at an individual panel level, alert you in the event of any system issues or outages, and prescribe the right remedies.\u201d You can even monitor your panels\u2019 generation 24\/7 on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which panel brands are available with Sistine Skins?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sistine Solar design shop only sells panels that have met the highest standards of performance and reliability, including<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/lg-solar-panels-full-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Solaria, Canadian Solar, Samsung, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/top-5-solar-panels-selected-through-solar-dot-com-in-2017\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q CELLS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also offer the Sistine Peace of Mind Warranty, which guarantees 25 years of power production. No matter the problem you might have, whether it be a performance issue or a faulty inverter, Sistine Solar promises that they\u2019ll work with the installer so that you don\u2019t have to pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much do Solar Skins cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though Sistine Solar\u2019s panels add about ten percent to the total cost of a solar system, this is a small price to pay for people who find panels to be an eyesore but still want the financial and environmental benefits. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SolarSkins may be the perfect solution for homeowners whose homeowners associations (HOAs) prohibit them from installing traditional solar systems in states that don\u2019t have solar access laws. HOAs often resist solar systems because they stick out, but SolarSkins offer a viable and beautiful solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Known Facts About Sistine Solar<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sistine Solar uses color corrective algorithmic technology \u201cthat combines elements from color theory, cognitive sciences, and human visual perception.\u201d The company even found an award-winning, Italian-trained mosaic designer, Samantha Holmes, who has focused on aesthetic and conceptual experimentation. They also use rail-less racking systems to connect panels to the roof because they sit lower and hide the metal components. In addition to rail-less racking, front skirts give the entire system a sleek finish and boost curb appeal. 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