Sanyo 210N Panels any good?

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I have been acquiring parts for a solar install on my trailer. I have most everything except panels. Some used Sanyo 210N with enphase micro inverters were recently listed in my area on Craigslist. The seller is asking  $1200 for 12 panels and inverters. Does this seem like a reasonable price? Are these panels any good? My charge controller is mppt so that is not a problem. I think I could fit all of the panels, not that I need that much. I could be nice and share some with my parents and try to sell the micro inverters.

time2roll · Answer

Panels are all a commodity.  Good price is a good panel as long as the mounting and size works for you.  I would not pay more than 50 cents per watt used.  maybe a lot less.

boon_docker · Answer

If they all work then I would say that is a good price. I took a look at the data sheet and they have good specs. They were first manufactured in 2009. So even if these were a first run they still have many years life left in them.

I found one seller "Toboa Energy" that is trying to sell these same panels for $880 each. :E

fly_4_fun · Answer

Im not sure I would be comfortable buying and installing used panels. If they have an ideal life of 25 years then hasn't the best 7 or 8 years of them been used already. Im sure an inspection can confirm they weren't damaged but Im just not a fan of used stuff in the electronics world. If they don't last then you leave holes from removing them and possibly more holes for new panels.

That's my .02 anyways, I hope if you go for it that they work well for you

2oldman · Answer

They appear to be 36v.  12 panels on a trailer?  Dunno about that.

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