{"id":5265,"date":"2019-08-15T14:50:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T14:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/?p=5265"},"modified":"2020-11-08T14:10:42","modified_gmt":"2020-11-08T14:10:42","slug":"solar-panel-weights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-panel-weights\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Panel Weights"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5265\" class=\"elementor elementor-5265\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1712aed lead-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1712aed\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e44b88b\" data-id=\"e44b88b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e8d11f article-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e8d11f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Does an Average Solar Panel Weigh?<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c691c65 toc-and-author-bio-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c691c65\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c12f881 left-column\" data-id=\"c12f881\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-185d843 table-of-contents elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"185d843\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-panel-weights\/#Contributors-to-a-Solar-Panel%E2%80%99s-Weight\" title=\"Contributors to a Solar Panel\u2019s Weight\">Contributors to a Solar Panel\u2019s Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-panel-weights\/#What-Panel-Weights-Mean-for-Roofs\" title=\"What Panel Weights Mean for Roofs\">What Panel Weights Mean for Roofs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-panel-weights\/#Future-Technologies-and-Weights\" title=\"Future Technologies and Weights\u00a0\">Future Technologies and Weights\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-panel-weights\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-896b06a right-column\" data-id=\"896b06a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e56a4ce author-bio elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"e56a4ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"name\": \"Aniket\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"url\": \"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/author\/aniket\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"image\": \"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/324fd7f9d0b3e667f7223919e56f046a?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"jobTitle\": \"Author\"  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"author-bio-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/324fd7f9d0b3e667f7223919e56f046a?s=50&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Aniket\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><p class=\"author-bio-text\"><span class=\"written-by-text\">Written by<\/span> <span class=\"job-title\">qualified solar engineer<\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">Aniket<\/span><span class=\"written-by-period\">.<\/span> <span class=\"last-updated-text\">Last updated:<\/span> <time datetime=\"2020-11-08 14:10:42\">November 8, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4caed31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4caed31\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3770e9\" data-id=\"b3770e9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff3f74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ff3f74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On average, a solar panel weighs about 40 pounds, but it could be as light as 33 pounds and as heavy as up to 50 pounds. This depends on the manufacturers and technology used. Weight is an important criterion in solar panels as a solar rooftop plant with several panels could exert significant load on the roof.<\/p>\n<p>With the advancement in technology, solar panels have become more compact and lighter than before. However, they are installed for a life of almost three decades. The world is rapidly moving towards solar power and rooftop solar is becoming more popular than ever. This fact makes it important to understand the implications of the solar panel weights. Let us dive into some more details.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contributors-to-a-Solar-Panel%E2%80%99s-Weight\"><\/span>Contributors to a Solar Panel\u2019s Weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If we were to focus only on the solar cells, the main power generating component of panels, the weights in consideration would be merely a few hundred grams! And yet, a solar panel weighs 2-4 pounds for every square foot of it based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-panel-sizes\/\">average size of a solar panel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A solar panel is a matrix of solar cells laminated between glass, EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) sheets and a Tedlar (Polyvinyl fluoride) back sheet.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram-showing-the-different-layers-of-a-solar-panel-and-what-they-are-called.webp 600w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram-showing-the-different-layers-of-a-solar-panel-and-what-they-are-called-300x175.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram-showing-the-different-layers-of-a-solar-panel-and-what-they-are-called.jpg\" height=\"350\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram-showing-the-different-layers-of-a-solar-panel-and-what-they-are-called.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram-showing-the-different-layers-of-a-solar-panel-and-what-they-are-called-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14340 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Diagram showing the different layers of a solar panel and what they are called\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Among these, the glass constitutes for a major portion of the weight, while another significant percentage comes from the aluminum frame. The encapsulating EVA sheets (also used in making shoes), and the back sheet are thin flexible sheets and together contribute at number three.\u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/what-are-solar-panels-made-of\/\">materials used to make the panels<\/a> are key for the solar panels to function.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-Panel-Weights-Mean-for-Roofs\"><\/span>What Panel Weights Mean for Roofs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why does the weight of solar panel matter? As far as ground mounted systems are concerned, it does not make a lot of difference. But looking at rooftop systems &#8212; a rapidly growing sector &#8212; the quality and load-bearing ability of a roof has to be given due consideration before installing anything on it.<\/p>\n<p>The most common roofing type in the United States is the asphalt shingled roof, followed by ceramic tiles and metal roofs. Typically, a roof is designed to sustain a load of 20 or more pounds per square foot. This means that it can quite easily carry the 2 to 4 pounds per sq. ft. weight of the system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Split-image-of-two-houses-with-different-styles-of-roofs.webp 740w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Split-image-of-two-houses-with-different-styles-of-roofs-300x142.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Split-image-of-two-houses-with-different-styles-of-roofs.jpg\" height=\"350\" width=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Split-image-of-two-houses-with-different-styles-of-roofs.jpg 740w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Split-image-of-two-houses-with-different-styles-of-roofs-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14342 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Split image of two houses with different styles of roofs\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Estimate Re-Roofing Costs (Source \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roofcalc.org\/16-most-popular-roof-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Roofcalc<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, roofs that are old and deteriorated in quality are a lot unlikely to go by the above numbers. In such a case, it is always recommended to consult experts. You can get advice from solar installers or roofing experts based on the condition and age of your roof. In a lot of cases, it turns out to be a sensible option to renovate your older roof at the time of installing a solar plant. This also brings with it the advantage of customizing the roof design to some extent to suit for a rooftop solar system.<\/p>\n<p>In the rare case that a roof design that cannot handle the specified weights and installing a new roof is not a desired option, one can examine the option of thin film panels. Thin film panels, as opposed to crystalline ones, weigh less per unit watt or per unit square foot.<\/p>\n<p>Another query many home-owners have is whether installing solar panels will damage the roofs, but if done correctly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/can-solar-panels-damage-my-roof\/\">panels won\u2019t damage your roof<\/a> as a variety of installation technologies are developed to suit a variety of roof types.<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Future Technologies and Weights<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As efficiencies of PV cells keep climbing, panels generate more power in smaller areas and hence, in lesser weights. As mentioned previously, thin film panels are already lighter for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0size.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some innovative products such as bifacial solar panels have cells on both sides of a panel, harnessing reflected sunlight from the rear end as well. Ideally there can be twice the number of cells on a bifacial panel, meaning lesser weight per unit of power generation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some engineers have also perfected the technique of &#8216;Building Integrated Photovoltaics\u2019. Here, panels are integrated into or replace walls and windows.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technologies such as solar roof tiles can be thought of another type of building integration, and again we no more need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This turns the question of \u2018additional\u2019 weight invalid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We can finally say that most conventional panels weigh anywhere between 40 and 50 pounds, based on size and type. The future, however, does promise materials and techniques that push solar towards being significantly lighter.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, most roofs are capable of carrying the load of a solar system, thanks to the evenly distributed weight of solar panels and installation components. Despite that, some roofs toward the end of their life may certainly need assessment before installing solar panels on them.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, it is always wise to let the experts have it checked out for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49f58b7 references-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49f58b7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3566d14\" data-id=\"3566d14\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bb2142 references-heading elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bb2142\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">References<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-634a987 references elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"634a987\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solar-facts.com\/panels\/panel-construction.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Photovoltaic Panel Construction<\/a> &#8211; Solar-Facts<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/homeguides.sfgate.com\/load-limits-roof-building-68738.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Load Limits on the Roof of a Building<\/a> &#8211; SF Gate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-22addeea post-rating-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"22addeea\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15f95c4f\" data-id=\"15f95c4f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8ee429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"c8ee429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><!-- Rate my Post Plugin --><div  class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container js-rmp-widgets-container--5265 \"  data-post-id=\"5265\">    <!-- Rating widget -->  <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget js-rmp-rating-widget\">          <p class=\"rmp-heading rmp-heading--title\">        We hope you liked this article. 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