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PV Solar Panels: Kyocera

Looking for heavy-weight output for less than $900? The Kyocera KC200GT cranks out 200 watts with a conversion efficiency of over 16%  (high on a scale that typically measures from 12% to 18%).

Another innovation from Kyocera is the The MyGen Grid-tie Photovoltaic (PV) Power System. This pre-packaged system contains everything the homeowner needs to install a PV system on their home, whether the house is being built new or is being re-roofed.

Included in the "crate" are photovoltaic modules, a direct-current-to-alternating-current (DC-to-AC) power conversion device, DC wiring and protection, AC wiring and protection, lightning protection, as well as component mounting and mechanical support.

If you are looking to go a step further and install a PV system directly onto your roof instead of within a rack-mounted system, Kyocera's new MyGen Meridian is designed to be built directly into the roof of your home. Solar frames are installed with matching roofing tile, and when the roof is complete, the solar modules are snapped into the frames. This system makes for a seamless roof line and greater protection from high winds.

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