Large Solar Panels
I have been looking at maybe using 2 255 watt panels they are big 65"x 38", this would give me more wattage than using 4 100 watt. I know that I need more battery but you have to start somewhere. Any...
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They are 255 w for $180 a panel which seems to be a good deal here is the specs:
STC Power Rating 255W
PTC Power Rating 230.2W 1
STC Power per unit of area 14.5W/ft2 (155.8W/m2)
Peak Efficiency 15.58%
Power Tolerances 0%/+3%
Number of Cells 60
Nominal Voltage not applicable
Imp 8.15A
Vmp 31.3V
Isc 8.7A
Voc 37.9V
NOCT 45°C
Temp. Coefficient of Power -0.4%/K
Temp. Coefficient of Voltage -0.114V/K
Series Fuse Rating 20A
Maximum System Voltage
Mechanical Characteristics
Type Monocrystalline Silicon
Output Terminal Type Multicontact Connector Type 4
Frame Color Clear
Length 65in (1,650mm)
Width 39.1in (992mm)
Depth 1.6in (40mm)
Weight 44.1lb (20kg)
Installation Method Rack-Mounted
STC Power Rating 255W
PTC Power Rating 230.2W 1
STC Power per unit of area 14.5W/ft2 (155.8W/m2)
Peak Efficiency 15.58%
Power Tolerances 0%/+3%
Number of Cells 60
Nominal Voltage not applicable
Imp 8.15A
Vmp 31.3V
Isc 8.7A
Voc 37.9V
NOCT 45°C
Temp. Coefficient of Power -0.4%/K
Temp. Coefficient of Voltage -0.114V/K
Series Fuse Rating 20A
Maximum System Voltage
Mechanical Characteristics
Type Monocrystalline Silicon
Output Terminal Type Multicontact Connector Type 4
Frame Color Clear
Length 65in (1,650mm)
Width 39.1in (992mm)
Depth 1.6in (40mm)
Weight 44.1lb (20kg)
Installation Method Rack-Mounted
