The "solar panels" we pool owners use to heat water are simple strands of plastic tubing with water piped through. There are many of these installations in the Villages. The real solar panels and related equipment which convert sunlight to electrical energy are rare in residential applications. I can only presume that the equipment cost for a single home is prohibitive or nearly so. I know of only one home in TV which has real solar panels. It's visible from either the 6th or 7th tee on the Belmont executive golf course. I've thought a few times about contacting the owner, but I guess I'm too hesitant to invade his privacy.
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