Portable (suitcase) solar "install" question
I've gone back and forth on solar panels on the roof or portable. Well, due to a tight budget, portable is the only way I'm going to get solar for now and it makes sense for me to try it out 1st as we...
Forum Discussion
2oldman wrote:ktmrfs wrote:I didn't say he 'had' to aim them. Lots of folks aim ground panels. Kinda one of the benefits.2oldman wrote:Hardly. do people with roof systems spend time "aiming them" NO. .
Taking your panels in and out and aiming to the sun is a day-long effort. Not a huge effort, but will keep you home all day.
true, aiming it in the morning for reasonable angle and direction can do a lot for performance. but being anal and continuing to adjust all day doesn't offer much advantage. set it once and let it run and enjoy the camping.
I aim mine. first day, aim in the am, then around true noon. after that I just set it in the noon orientation in the morning and let it go.
Often don't bring them in at night so it's a one time thing.
