Portable Solar Panel Question
I want to put together a portable solar system to experiment & learn with this summer to decide if I really want solar. My goal is to get as many watts as possible but keep the weight per panel under...
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"At today's prices" is correct unless you are a poor newbie wandering in the wilderness. Yesterday, I was in an RV shop in Parksville where they had a 145w "kit" for sale at a mere $675.
I asked the guy what that was about and he said they got a "smoking deal" on those which is why the price. I said you can get the panel around here for $200 (actually not, but you can get a 100w for $125, so call it 200w for $250) and the controller for $30 plus pay whatever for the other bits and pieces.
In fact, still out of sight for price, but just down the road a ways, the same kit is going for $509
http://www.wegosolar.com/products.php?product=145-Watt-Solar-RV-Kit-with-30A-Flush-Mount-Controller
He got sort of angry looking and stomped out to go check around his collection of trailers for sale, while I went my way. I don't think I will shop at that RV place anymore for parts! :)
I asked the guy what that was about and he said they got a "smoking deal" on those which is why the price. I said you can get the panel around here for $200 (actually not, but you can get a 100w for $125, so call it 200w for $250) and the controller for $30 plus pay whatever for the other bits and pieces.
In fact, still out of sight for price, but just down the road a ways, the same kit is going for $509
http://www.wegosolar.com/products.php?product=145-Watt-Solar-RV-Kit-with-30A-Flush-Mount-Controller
He got sort of angry looking and stomped out to go check around his collection of trailers for sale, while I went my way. I don't think I will shop at that RV place anymore for parts! :)
