Nice find Myles, Grape Solar uses the same cell but in a ridged frame, I was planning on using them, now after your post I have to figure out which will work best. The rigid frames will make them last longer...but the flexible ones weigh much less. Decisions! If I use the flexible ones I will have to find an attractive way to handle the top mounted connector.
Either way thanks, nice to have options.
http://www.amazon.com/Grape-Solar-GS-S-100-TS-Monocrystalline-Off-Grid/dp/B004RDA8MG/ref=pd_sbs_lg_7
On Mar 16, 2013, at 9:18 PM, Myles Twete wrote:
Good News Carter: There are now "semi-flexible" panel options that offer 20% efficiency (the formerly unobtainable Sunpower cells), super light weight (unframed) & relatively affordable (~$2.50/watt). Check this nom. ½ sq-meter, 100watt panel now on Ebay:
While you can certainly get panels these days near the $1/watt cost target, with space limitations on boats, it may well be worthwhile to pay 2.5x for greater efficiency---and in this case, light weight, bendable, etc.
I'm tempted to start picking up the right size ones for my boat…
In case this helps-
-Myles
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