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LaHouse is a display of high-performance building practices to create more sustainable, resilient and healthy homes in the gulf region. The research-based facility is located on LSU's Baton Rouge campus and displays home-building techniques and solutions for Louisiana's unique climate. LaHouse is open weekdays from 10 am to 4:30 p.m. for self-guided tours or can be toured completely virtually.
Experience the Lahouse via virtual tour
These solar panels are made from a thin laminate film, which gives them a low profile and allows them to flex to the roof.
Thin-film solar panels are less efficient and have a lower power capacity than mono or poly crystalline solar cells but are cheaper to purchase and install.
The flexible solar panel film is bonded to the metal, making it easy to remove. Additionally, this type of model can be installed without making holes in the roof which can lead to more frequent leaks.
The solar converter is the device that turns the solar energy into usable energy for the home.
Monitoring your home's energy usage with a meter can be helpful before installing solar as it allows you to know what model or amount of panels you'll need to meet your home's energy requirements.
Monitoring your solar panel system remotely allows you to track the output from your solar panels from anywhere. This can let you know if a panel is damaged and not producing any energy.
Solar panels can make the home more energy efficient and increase the home's overall value
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture
