Lisas RV Experience
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Greetings,
I've purchased my batteries (battle borne), charge controller/inverter and monitor. I haven't purchased my panels because () I need to get on the roof and measure, and (2) I'm nervous about buying panels. I know I want noncrystalline panels and I'm going for about 1,200 watts but I've been using Arizona Wind and Sun and I get confused with the panels they have They show these REC N-PEAK 325 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel for $211. That sounds great but then I wonder what happens if the panel cracks and I can't find these again? Here are the specs from the webpage:
The REC N-Peak Series are premium n-type mono solar panels using REC’s proven half-cut cell technology. The panel features the innovative REC ‘Twin’ cell layout design, where the panel is split into two twin sections, also enabling continued energy production, even when partially shaded. The REC N-Peak Series has extra support bars across the rear of the panel, greatly boosting its strength and durability, and allowing loads of up to 7000 Pa.
N-PEAK 325 Specifications:
My questions are:
1. are there better options with similar guarantees and price?
2. should I go with smaller panels?
3. Anyone have experience with these particular panels?
Thanks!
Lisa
I've purchased my batteries (battle borne), charge controller/inverter and monitor. I haven't purchased my panels because () I need to get on the roof and measure, and (2) I'm nervous about buying panels. I know I want noncrystalline panels and I'm going for about 1,200 watts but I've been using Arizona Wind and Sun and I get confused with the panels they have They show these REC N-PEAK 325 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel for $211. That sounds great but then I wonder what happens if the panel cracks and I can't find these again? Here are the specs from the webpage:
The REC N-Peak Series are premium n-type mono solar panels using REC’s proven half-cut cell technology. The panel features the innovative REC ‘Twin’ cell layout design, where the panel is split into two twin sections, also enabling continued energy production, even when partially shaded. The REC N-Peak Series has extra support bars across the rear of the panel, greatly boosting its strength and durability, and allowing loads of up to 7000 Pa.
N-PEAK 325 Specifications:
- Nominal power: 325 Watts
- Number of cells: 120 half-cut
- Power tolerance: +5 / -0 Watts
- Vmp: 34.4 Volts
- Voc: 40.7 Volts
- Imp: 9.46 Amps
- Isc: 10.28 Amps
- Module efficiency: 19.5%
- Dimensions (inches): 65.9" x 39.25" x 1.1"
- Dimensions (mm): 1675 x 997 x 30
- Weight: 39.7 lbs (18 kg)
My questions are:
1. are there better options with similar guarantees and price?
2. should I go with smaller panels?
3. Anyone have experience with these particular panels?
Thanks!
Lisa