2 x 100W Flex Panels - 2 Different "Finishes"
Original 100W flex panel was a Renogy (purchased about 2 years ago) with VERY shiny black cells. There had been a protective film that I needed to remove. Just received new 100W flexible panel and ...
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Just measured both panels in high full sun, with the Clamp Meter. The Renogy panel was 4.40 - 4.45. The new panel was 4.95 - 5.01 (mostly in the high 4.9's.)
Is that good or not so good?
I emailed the mfgr of the new panel (with the dull finish). Here is his reply, which, of course, I have no idea what he means...
Our matte finish allows panel to absorb more solar light into cells. We use more expensive PET sheet to achieve it.
Just measured both panels in high full sun, with the Clamp Meter. The Renogy panel was 4.40 - 4.45. The new panel was 4.95 - 5.01 (mostly in the high 4.9's.)
Is that good or not so good?
I emailed the mfgr of the new panel (with the dull finish). Here is his reply, which, of course, I have no idea what he means...
Our matte finish allows panel to absorb more solar light into cells. We use more expensive PET sheet to achieve it.
