Flexible Solar Panel - Will This Wire Cause Problems
FedEx just delivered my 100W flexible solar panel. I noticed this wire sticking out. Do you solar gurus think it will cause issues/problems down the line when it's out in the weather?
Forum Discussion
RoyB wrote:
I sure like the idea of being alittle flexible. Those would fit perfect around my slight slope I have on my trailer roof. Is there any reason for NOT gluing the panels directly to the roof. Seems like I have heard your need to have a small air space between the panel and the roof for heat build up???
I am just now thinking of installing solar panels to my POPUP trailer roof and seem to leaning towards using aluminum uni-strut material on the edges of my POPUP roof and using solid frame type solar panels.
A typical 120WATT SOLAR PANEL should produce between 12VDC and 19VDC at 4-5AMPS DC current depending on the manufacturer.
I am just curious if there is anything 'BAD' performance wise when gluing the flexible panels directly to the roof.
Roy Ken
A typical 120W panel, aimed directly at the sun, spring and summer, should get you close to 6 or 7 amps, for 5 hours a day, minimum, usually more.
What is the OP using this for? If for charging batteries, a charge controller will be necessary to control the charge voltage to the battery.
