Fixed or portable solar?
I want to add a 300 watt panel.66"x40", 40lbs. I can put it on the trailer roof or I can use it on a ground stand. Which is better?
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DanNJanice wrote:
Regarding portable panels.
If I had to do it again I would make my array out of two semi-flexible panels that are out now. They are more expensive, but also much lighter and thinner. I figure I could make a folding set of panels, with wood backing, that would weight half as much as the rigid panels.
I am in the process of doing this right now. They were right at $1 per watt for the panels. I have two 120 watt panels and I've used narrow aluminum angle iron for the framing. They weigh far less than 1/2 the weight of glass panels. They are rather tall (each panel is 52 inches by 22 inches). I found that they fit well in a long dress bag for transport.
Only time will tell if these panels hold up as well as rigid glass panels. We shall see.
