The best photovoltaic solar panels
Thought I would share some information on what are rated as the best/most efficient panels available. Sanyo HIT Power N Series. The cells are hybrids of monocrystalline silicone, surrounded by ultr...
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12thgenusa wrote:
In this case the breakeven point would be $187 for both panels ($.51 per watt). This example includes shipping which is a real cost for most everyone and the $187 would barely cover shipping if the panels were free. Not going to happen any time soon. If MPPT prices drop any at all this comparison only gets worse.
True though thin film is cheaper to ship due to more normal dimensions of a roll. But they do not have the price point. You do see free shipping from time to time.
As the break even point got closer, I'd be more and more tempted to buy as much panel as I could afford at that point with a <$50 controller, then buy the MPPT unit a bit later. Only a little more total cost, and a nice backup controller or ability to run two systems is thrown in with that approach.
