best low light performance
Hi, Amorphous panels are clearly the best for low light performance--but are relatively speaking huge. Does any one know if Poly or Mono are better in low light?
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MEXICOWANDERER;
Pretty much right! However, consider whether there is a cost difference per sq ft for panel types. My 130W 32x43" panel cost $360, but it fits. It wouldn't matter to me if a panel were free if it won't fit. Panels are designed for residential installations with plenty of roof real estate, or at least the possibility of enough unshaded land to set up the array. We don't have that flexibility.
It would have been lovely for me if the tv antenna was placed better. As it is now it precludes the installation of at least a 200W+ 65x40" panel, plus it causes a shadow at just the time of day that insolation is readily available for what space is left. Roof vents are a problem as well. There is no good reason that plumbing vents must go directly up through the roof and block out panel installation. Is there any RV designed to facilitate a solar installation?
HTH;
John
Pretty much right! However, consider whether there is a cost difference per sq ft for panel types. My 130W 32x43" panel cost $360, but it fits. It wouldn't matter to me if a panel were free if it won't fit. Panels are designed for residential installations with plenty of roof real estate, or at least the possibility of enough unshaded land to set up the array. We don't have that flexibility.
It would have been lovely for me if the tv antenna was placed better. As it is now it precludes the installation of at least a 200W+ 65x40" panel, plus it causes a shadow at just the time of day that insolation is readily available for what space is left. Roof vents are a problem as well. There is no good reason that plumbing vents must go directly up through the roof and block out panel installation. Is there any RV designed to facilitate a solar installation?
HTH;
John
