Solar Panel Performance vs Sun Elevation
There are many factors that affect panel performance but one that is predictable is the angle of the sun striking the panel. The literature suggests that the panel watts * sin(sun angle on the panel) ...
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The very best flexible is at 22.5%. The very best ridged panel is about 47%. I probably can't afford either of those until there is mass production.
Affordable panels are under 20% efficient. Best price currently is for a Sharp 153 watt panel at $0.38 cents per watt. Probably about 16% efficient. But what a great price compared to the $5.50 per watt I paid in 2007.
Affordable panels are under 20% efficient. Best price currently is for a Sharp 153 watt panel at $0.38 cents per watt. Probably about 16% efficient. But what a great price compared to the $5.50 per watt I paid in 2007.
