What are stick-on solar panels?

Stick-on solar panels, which have an adhesive backing, have just been introduced commercially to the residential market and represent a huge step into plug-and-play solar systems. This marks a potential shift that could make a game-changing, lasting impact on the entire residential solar industry.

How do Lumeta stick-on solar panels work?

Lumeta’s stick-on solar panels use a strong adhesive backing typically used in the roofing industry to stick directly onto asphalt or tile shingles. The installations require only one hole in the roof for wiring.

What is solar stack?

Solar Stack is an innovative and damage-free solar panel mounting system that revolutionizes the way solar panels are installed on roofs. Unlike traditional methods that involve drilling holes and potentially causing damage to the roof, Solar Stack utilizes a spray polyurethane foam adhesive to securely bond the mounts to the roof surface.

When were stick-on solar panels invented?

Stick-on solar panels were first invented in the late 2000s and used primarily for commercial installations. In 2014, the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, a non-profit research- and development organization, installed a test system of a residential stick-on solar system using Lumeta panels.

Are Lumeta's stick-on solar panels UL certified?

It appears that, after the test piece with Fraunhofer and the new UL certification, Lumeta is ready to start pushing this innovative solution. Lumeta’s stick-on solar panels use a strong adhesive backing typically used in the roofing industry to stick directly onto asphalt or tile shingles.

How does a solar racking system work?

Because the racking and solar panel frames are metal, lightning is a serious concern and so all the equipment is grounded with a heavy copper wire that runs from the solar system all the way down the roof and tied into the home’s ground. These L-feet and rails are known as the “racking” of the system.