24 volt solar panel recommendations?

pianotuna wrote:
Hi tpi,

I believe solar panels work, or they don't. So long as there is an ability to exchange a non working panel I'd go on best price.

I would want as many diodes per panel as possible, and I'd probably favor Poly over Mono.

Why?

"Monocrystalline cells have a higher efficiency than polycrystalline cells due to the structure being made from one large crystal as opposed to many small ones. In addition to having an overall better efficiency, monocrystalline panels can perform up to 10% better than polycrystalline panels in high ambient temperatures."

I think the confusion about poly vs mono comes from different manufacturer quality. A good manufacturer of a poly panel is going to outperform a poor quality mono panel. In the lab with highest quality poly vs highest quality mono, mono wins. The deciding factor for a consumer is quality of manufacturing I guess...figuring out which panel has higher quality cells, be they poly or mono.

Hi tpi,

I believe solar panels work, or they don't. So long as there is an ability to exchange a non working panel I'd go on best price.

I would want as many diodes per panel as possible, and I'd probably favor Poly over Mono.

I bought the lowest priced 24v at the time from SB and they are doing just fine.

Fortunate to live within an easy drive of Solar Blvd. Picking up a couple for a friend.

I have an Hanwha 230w panel and am happy with it after a year so far. Note in the link above, they have their mp and oc numbers reversed.

Excellent price! I paid $260 for mine last year "up here" where everything costs more :(