work2much wrote:
I don't have experience with these panels. If you are only looking for 100 watts of energy you may want to consider a portable folding system that you can place and angle into the sun rather than a roof top install.
Like this
https://www.amazon.com/ECO-WORTHY-Portable-Polycrystalline-Foldable-Suitcase/dp/B00MGLIIQO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503987659&sr=8-5&keywords=portable+solar+panel
From what I have read the thin flexible panels aren't very efficient and once placed on the roof have no way to ventilate off heat from the backside which further reduces their efficiency.
Yeah, I guess that is an option but I'm typically on the road every couple of days and I think after a few weeks it would get rather old to be pulling the folding panels out and putting them up. I know it doesn't take that much time but the convenience of having something on the roof that I don't have to think about is more in line with my needs.
Looking at these panels, thin film panels, I don't know if I would be that concerned about some efficiency loss if they get warm. If I loose 20% I'm still making 80watts of power which should be enough for my needs considering I'm on the road and can charge through my alternator as well.
