Solar panel vs generator?
I am having 2-3 days on 1 solar panel before it drains. Thinking of getting another panel or a generator, any thoughts? John.
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Hi,
I started with a $750 pair of 45 solar panels in 1994. That works out to around $7.50 per rated watt including mounts, controller, and wiring. In 1996, I got a 75 watt panel on sale for $375, or about $5 per rated watt. In 1999, I bought a pair of 120 watt for $429 or $3.50 per watt. Now you can get them for $1 per rated watt, and they are a lot easier to install than a generator and very quiet!
SunElec.com
Other places have lowered their prices to stay competitive.. SolarOnSale.com is where I bought the 120 watt panels in 1999. They also repaired my Trace inverter, as they are a factory recommended site.
Good luck, and have fun camping!
Fred.
I started with a $750 pair of 45 solar panels in 1994. That works out to around $7.50 per rated watt including mounts, controller, and wiring. In 1996, I got a 75 watt panel on sale for $375, or about $5 per rated watt. In 1999, I bought a pair of 120 watt for $429 or $3.50 per watt. Now you can get them for $1 per rated watt, and they are a lot easier to install than a generator and very quiet!
SunElec.com
Other places have lowered their prices to stay competitive.. SolarOnSale.com is where I bought the 120 watt panels in 1999. They also repaired my Trace inverter, as they are a factory recommended site.
Good luck, and have fun camping!
Fred.
