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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mena661 wrote:
bdosborn, I have a MH and don't have enough roof space to put anything but the most watts I can fit. I really don't get the purpose of the Unisolars despite the explanations, charts and graphs. Of course, it could just be over my head. I won't rule that out.
The purpose of the charts and graphs is to get people to realize that they don't have to guess about the performance they can expect from a PV panel. It's all listed on the specifications from the manufacturer. Too often the discussion regrading PV panels on this forum degrade to some basic categories:
"I know a guy who..."
"No Sir!"
"I'm Telling!"
It often occurs when people get locked into their own viewpoint and can't see the forest through the trees. You need to look at your requirements for PV and factor in important things like usage, budget, roof space, when you camp, where you camp, tilt or not tilt, etc. There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to PV, it needs to be designed to fit your particular needs. Designing a system for low light performance is very important to some RVrs but it's equally important that everything else that affects system performance is considered as well.
Bruce
