Alternate Solar Panel Dimensions
New camper and there is limited space on the roof for solar. I want 200 want total at least. 2 panes, one, four, does not matter so much. I am looking for a long thin panel, flexible preferable. ...
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I mapped out my roof and determined my panel and controller options. It was apparent that power robbing shadows would prevail unless the panels were raised.
A big cost factor for 12V panels was the much higher $/W. 12V panels would also use more sq footage.
For equivalent panel watts the 60 cell panels with a Morningstar MPPT controller the total cost was $100 greater than 36 cell panels with a PMW controller. Note: This generally applied for 500W+.
Just suggesting that consideration of the overall installation and even future requirements might be worthwhile.
A big cost factor for 12V panels was the much higher $/W. 12V panels would also use more sq footage.
For equivalent panel watts the 60 cell panels with a Morningstar MPPT controller the total cost was $100 greater than 36 cell panels with a PMW controller. Note: This generally applied for 500W+.
Just suggesting that consideration of the overall installation and even future requirements might be worthwhile.
