Eco-Worthy 12v solar panels, Now drifting to... mono vs poly
When I search here, the only Ecoworthy results I get are for their controllers. Does anyone have any experience with their 12v panels?
Forum Discussion
Thanks guys... very helpful.
Jim, I'm leaning toward poly, only because there seems be an issue with cloud cover and mono's, whereas, I doubt shade from a tree limb or something will be a continual issue. I'm also leaning toward mppt (if it will work well with 12v) because during the 10-14 hours of hot summer sun, with little to no cloud cover, getting every little watt out of the controller is not as important as maximizing power scavenging during the short 3-5 hours of often cloud covered sun during the fall and spring.
Regarding heat: it is my understanding that solar panels loose significant amounts of efficiency once they get to a certain temperature. I haven't seen anyone addressing this issue. ( perhaps in past threads they have? ).
Jim, I'm leaning toward poly, only because there seems be an issue with cloud cover and mono's, whereas, I doubt shade from a tree limb or something will be a continual issue. I'm also leaning toward mppt (if it will work well with 12v) because during the 10-14 hours of hot summer sun, with little to no cloud cover, getting every little watt out of the controller is not as important as maximizing power scavenging during the short 3-5 hours of often cloud covered sun during the fall and spring.
Regarding heat: it is my understanding that solar panels loose significant amounts of efficiency once they get to a certain temperature. I haven't seen anyone addressing this issue. ( perhaps in past threads they have? ).
