| [GMCnet] Best Solar Panels [message #153925] |
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ljdavick
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Registered: March 2007
Location: Fremont, CA
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What are the best solar panels - you know, the state-of-the-art? I would classify best in the following ways - please correct as needed.
1. Most watts per square inch in direct sunlight
2. Most tolerant of partial sun / shade.
3. Most watts / $$. I think this might be a fast moving target, and probably the most important metric.
4. Mounted vs portable - is this just a personal choice?
5. I never hear anyone voice concerns about the panel's ability to hold up to a mobile environment. I know they are made to withstand the elements, but our coaches aren't fixed to the ground. Is there anything to be concerned about here?
Extra credit for discussions of controllers, gauges, batteries and liquor.
Extra extra credit for identifying trusted vendors who have already worked out the particulars and put together packages that have value.
For some the Harbor Freight or Costco panels are perfect for their needs. Others pooh-pooh the low quality panels and insist on more. I don't want to get into a "country of origin" debate, as the stuff from China can be better than anywhere else - just look at my iPad... There are differences in the technology of the panels but I'm curious if the market has driven out promising technology for lower cost, etc.
Larry Davick
Fremont, California
The Mystery Machine
'76 (ish) Palm Beach
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Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Dizzy
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