Solar panel install advice needed
I purchased a 135 watt semi flexible solar panel that I planned to mount on the curved roof of my TT. The panel is roughly 2' by 5'. I was originally planning to mount it dead center from front to...
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The only way the efficiency of the module could change with orientation is if you park the RV in a certain direction, continually, or have shade interference issues. I guess I would orient it with the least amount of forward edge facing the front. A lot would depend on future plans.
Have you investigated any efficiency differences regarding mounting the module on a rigid substrate? I'm thinking that you may be able to keep the module cooler by elevating it above the roof surface. That may pay a significant dividend with power in warmer climes. Maybe not. Pianotuna has similar type of modules on his Class C. He might be a good source of info about installing or using these modules.
Another thing noted: You're paying more than market rate $$$/watt. You may have considerations about installation of rigid frame modules or ease of installation we're not privy to. Basic consideration is that a rigid module has better $$$/watt and the price of aluminum angle mounts is much less than the difference in price from the bendable module.
Have you investigated any efficiency differences regarding mounting the module on a rigid substrate? I'm thinking that you may be able to keep the module cooler by elevating it above the roof surface. That may pay a significant dividend with power in warmer climes. Maybe not. Pianotuna has similar type of modules on his Class C. He might be a good source of info about installing or using these modules.
Another thing noted: You're paying more than market rate $$$/watt. You may have considerations about installation of rigid frame modules or ease of installation we're not privy to. Basic consideration is that a rigid module has better $$$/watt and the price of aluminum angle mounts is much less than the difference in price from the bendable module.
