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ajriding
Mar 25, 2021Explorer II
#1 there are numerous post. Use the search function before starting YET another thread on the same subject.
#2 Do not use the flexible panels unless it is absolutely the only way you can have solar. They are inferior in every way except flexing, and the flexing can cause internal damage, even though they are supposed to be flexible. They will not last as long as a glass panel.
#3 NEVER, under any circumstances, EVER, Never lay these panels directly on the surface of the roof!!!!
NEVER
You will burn the roof.
The panels will degrade and become damaged from the heat!!
You can mount these to something that is slightly elevated so that air can circulate under the system and keep the panel cool.
Best to just never use a flexible panel!!!
You can mount it to some thin roof or wall surface that is thin and has lots of air flow under or behind it as to keep the panels and the mounting surface cool.
Best to never use a flexible panel, just dont do it.
#4 If someone advise you to use a flexible panel then never ask them for advice again, and don't ever take their advice.
There are flexible solar cells, but the flexible panels available for sale are not any good.
Don't do it!
#2 Do not use the flexible panels unless it is absolutely the only way you can have solar. They are inferior in every way except flexing, and the flexing can cause internal damage, even though they are supposed to be flexible. They will not last as long as a glass panel.
#3 NEVER, under any circumstances, EVER, Never lay these panels directly on the surface of the roof!!!!
NEVER
You will burn the roof.
The panels will degrade and become damaged from the heat!!
You can mount these to something that is slightly elevated so that air can circulate under the system and keep the panel cool.
Best to just never use a flexible panel!!!
You can mount it to some thin roof or wall surface that is thin and has lots of air flow under or behind it as to keep the panels and the mounting surface cool.
Best to never use a flexible panel, just dont do it.
#4 If someone advise you to use a flexible panel then never ask them for advice again, and don't ever take their advice.
There are flexible solar cells, but the flexible panels available for sale are not any good.
Don't do it!
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