Folding/portable solar kits140-200W?

tonymull wrote:
I just built a 200w suitcase with the eco-worthy flexible panels. Got the aluminum stock from HD. Made retangular frames with 1" square at top and bottom and 1" L for the sides. Cut to length and the two fit together nicely with self tapping screws. Then I screwed the panels on with same screws (the panels have an aluminum backing). Hook the two framed panels together with a piano hinge, attach a short leg so they can be tilted as needed (doesn't need be long since they lay pretty flat anyway) with a wing nut for adjustment. Easy, took me about 2 hours. 200w, 47 X 22 when closed, and weighs about 15 pounds. Cost me about $450 with controller (PMW) and wiring, and a 20' extension. Actually used some old suitcase handles. The panels come with some pretty sturdy foam padding, these I keep in place with some bungie cord to protect the panels. There is no glass to break and even a pretty deep scratch will not impede them working.