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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BFL13 wrote:
Weight does not affect performance as such, where exra weight might be in a heavier frame. Check frame depth in inches. some are 1 inch some are 1 1/2 inch. Sometimes a stronger panel frame is good if your portable stand contraption is not strong.
You care about the Isc rating in amps because that is what you should expect with a panel pointed at a high sun.
Your list:
A. You seem to have the Isc and Imp reversed
B. Isc is low for the wattage, see
C. Where Isc is correct for a 100w panel (6.3a)
IMO C is the better choice here.
I see what you mean about "A. You seem to have the Isc and Imp reversed" so I double checked the Isc & Imp for A and that is what the spec sheet shows. That is actually the one I am leaning towards. Is that something I should be concerned about BFL13?
And I agree C is the better choice except for the weight. If I disregard weight I can get 140 watt panels that weigh only 5 lbs more (30 lb)and have 8.4A Isc for a better price but not sure if I want to deal with the 25 or 30 lb panels.
