Aptos 400W Bifacial Solar Panels

[Kevcando]

Has any one used these panels from signature solar before ? Just wondering how they preform, looking for some for my pergola.

 

[Kevcando]

Well with 38 views guess I have my answer. Is there any other bi-facials out there that are better ?

 

[hwy17]

I've seen mostly Q Cells and Canadian Solar for bifacial here on the west coast.

 

[mactech]

I have these Hyundai panels and in the winter time I get over 1200 watts from 4 of them, 1kw maximum in summer. Not sure if they're any better than Aptos.

 

[Danke]

Well with 38 views guess I have my answer. Is there any other bi-facials out there that are better ?

How many are you buying?

 

[rhino]

If it makes any difference to you Q Cells are manufactured by a South Korean based company which is also working towards actually making 100% of the panel in the USA/North America (and will be only company doing so).

 

[Rocksnsalt]

Well with 38 views guess I have my answer. Is there any other bi-facials out there that are better ?

Are there any dimension constraints for your pergola installation?
If so that may greatly reduce your choices.
And if mounting on your pergola, are they going to be laying flat?
If yes, then I have doubts on how probable it would be to find valid opinions since most installs would not be flat mounted.

I guess what I’m saying is If they fit, and the cost fits your budget, go for it.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Kevcando]

How many are you buying?

If I get the 400 watt panels probably 20 to start.

 

[Kevcando]

Are there any dimension constraints for your pergola installation?
If so that may greatly reduce your choices.
And if mounting on your pergola, are they going to be laying flat?
If yes, then I have doubts on how probable it would be to find valid opinions since most installs would not be flat mounted.

I guess what I’m saying is If they fit, and the cost fits your budget, go for it.

Just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the input, yes been playing around with the dimensions and layout of the panels not going to lay flat probably around 10 to 15 pitch. I have to worry about weight of the panels as might have to take them down in case of hurricane live in SW Florida.

 

[Rocksnsalt]

Thanks for the input, yes been playing around with the dimensions and layout of the panels not going to lay flat probably around 10 to 15 pitch. I have to worry about weight of the panels as might have to take them down in case of hurricane live in SW Florida.

I would not want to have to wrestle large panels like that.
And it could be 2 or 3 times a year some years the way severe weather events are increasing in occurance?