Solar panels on fences: A new frontier for green energy

In recent years, photovoltaics have gained popularity as an eco-friendly energy source. More and more people are deciding to install solar panels on their rooftops, but a new and increasingly exciting alternative is installing panels on fences. This innovative solution allows for efficient use of available space while maintaining the property's aesthetic value. Could photovoltaic panels on fences become the future of eco-friendly energy? Let’s explore how this system works and what benefits it can bring to daily life.

Green Akku has developed a ZaunPV system that transforms a fence into a small solar power plant. The mounting system is designed to be easy to install and works on a "plug and play" principle. The manufacturer states that the panels can be mounted on various fences.

Each kit includes a photovoltaic module, mounting elements, and a microinverter. On the manufacturer’s website, you can find various ZaunPV variants with a power of 335 Wp or 390 Wp for individual panels and sets composed of two modules generating 670 and 780 Wp, respectively. Prices for such sets in Germany range from £350 to £670.

The advantage of vertically mounted photovoltaic panels is higher efficiency when the sun is low on the horizon, i.e., in the morning and evening. This is particularly beneficial in the winter months.

The company recommends installing the panels on fences facing south or in an east-west configuration. Such an arrangement allows for energy generation both in the morning and evening, which increases household energy self-consumption.

Green Akku is known for offering unique photovoltaic solutions. In Germany, this type of installation is becoming increasingly popular, and local governments are more frequently offering subsidies, thus supporting the development of photovoltaics in cities.