Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

2020-03-09 Thread Maverick Brown
Jay, Are they going to be doing a lot of boondocking? Run-in A/C off grid?? What size battery bank will they use? If you need to have the most watts possible, I suggest using the LG Neons or some other power dense module. As Jeff suggests, a ladder rack frame that mounts to the drip edge is a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

2020-03-09 Thread Jeff Clearwater
Hi Jay, I would questions the assumption that a flexible module is called for for an RV. I've had 600 Watts of traditional framed modules on my Sprinter Van for 10 yrs now.  These are the 1.5" frames (Panasonic HIP195BA3).  I installed 4 rails (prosolar rail) to support the 3 modules the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

2020-03-09 Thread Matt Partymiller
I have about 250 kW of 10 year old, recently removed Unisolar 144s and 68s and think Larry is correct. We're testing it for re-sale and most seem fine after a decade of weathering. The only failures were ones placed in areas of the roof prone to ponding. Removing the panels and hearing

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

2020-03-09 Thread Starlight Solar Power Systems
Ray, Thinking of light weight PV modules reminds me that Uni-Solar is gone. Still the highest performance module I have ever tested. Being light weight and unbreakable was the icing on the cake if you had the real estate needed due to efficiency. My hat is still off to the brilliant inventor

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

2020-03-09 Thread Jerry Shafer
Contact sunpointenergy, 7074333946 They have a laminate product that may be what you are looking for has more power then the old unipolar laminate did Jerry On Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 6:39 AM Jay wrote: > Hi all, > Especially those that do RV, > > Any recommendations as to semi flexible modules? I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

2020-03-09 Thread Ray
I 2nd Larry's experience.  I've never seen any flex modules that have held up for more than a few years.  Complete degradation in our high altitude UV environment.  Glass with monocrystalline cells on the other hand: we still see some bronzed out Arco (before Siemens) modules that are over 30

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

2020-03-09 Thread Starlight Solar Power Systems
Hi Jay, We sold/installed flexible modules from various manufacturers for about 5 years. When permanently installed, most have a fast degradation of the PET encapsulate leading to blotching, peeling, cracking and pitting. The weight savings is significant and may be worth using for some as

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

2020-03-09 Thread Jesse Dahl
I bought some from Iron Edison a few years ago. They were going to be mounted on the front radius of a fish house but the people sold the fish house due to a job move so I never installed them. Can’t tell ya much else about them. Here is the link.

[RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

2020-03-08 Thread Jay
Hi all, Especially those that do RV, Any recommendations as to semi flexible modules? I find sun power brand, but many others saying “sun power cells”. Prices are of course all over the map. I am asking because a usual offgrid client bought a camper wants solar installed and the semi