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To: energyplay who wrote (39418)	8/31/2008 12:29:49 AM
From: RJA_	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 218030

>>One thing that will be needed - cleaning solutions and materials for each type of solar panel. Note that this is a repeat business, depending on how much bird poop, salt air, dust, etc., lands on the panels. For those panels with a glass overlay, store branded windex should work fine... unless glass cuts the efficiency. >>The second thing that is needed right now is some type protective storm shutter or rotatble hard cover for areas with high winds and hurricanes - like Hong Kong, coastal China, US Gulf coast, coastal India, northern Austrailia, etc. Dont forget Hail. In S FL you can get 200mph rated glass windows. No shutter required. Of course, they are expensive. In S FL shutters are available, they range in price and materials from steel to aircraft aluminum, and from bolt on to sliders to electrically powered roll ups. El-cheapo versions are plywood... which ought to work too. Re insurance: Most homeowners policies allow excess value coverage, or coverage of items attached to the house. I will check when panels become reasonably priced relative to purchased electricity. Part of buying decision.