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davy

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• Dec 23, 2023

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what do you think of flexible solar panels?

 

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• Dec 23, 2023

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Most of them aren't worth it. Reliability/longevity is poor, as it output. Rigid panels are a better solution.

 

Partimewages

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• Dec 23, 2023

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Some are marketed for RV use but since they are directly attached to the roof they increase the cooling load of the RV. Not good considering RVs for the most part aren't terribly efficient at cooling to begin with.

 

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thank you. I have an ecoflow power station in addition to my DIY solar system. That's why I thought about purchasing a flexible solar panel because I no longer have room to put another glass panel.

 

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• Dec 23, 2023

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Well every case is different. FWIW Hobotech did a video not to long ago on one he liked.

 

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yes, I saw this video on YouTube. If I'm not mistaken, it was very expensive.