Evergreen solar module performance. [RE-wrenches]

[matthew tritt]

Bob,

I for one would like to hear how your test comes out. The ones I installed
were 50 Watt (?) rated, but only produced that much when the sun was at a
direct 90 deg angle. The bell curve was very steep and narrow on both sides,
and I noticed that a bird poop just about shut the system down. Also, the
innards appeared to be sort of crookedly put together, only an aesthetics
issue. And, to be even more repetitious, I hear the new product works quite
well and has good J boxes.

I'm not trying to trash Evergreen, just report the fax, man.

Matt T
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Maynard, Energy Outfitters" <bob at energyoutfitters.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 4:15 PM
Subject: RE: Evergreen solar module performance. [RE-wrenches]


> Vince,
>
> I just recieved samples of the 51w and 110w, Evergreen, Cedar line.  I
would
> rate the physical construction average to above average.  J-box is
installer
> friendly.  110's can be field configured for nominal 12 or 24 volts.
> Warranty is 20 power output, standard PV industry warranty language, 90%
> power first ten years, 80% through year 20.  Warranty info at
> http://www.evergreensolar.com/egsolar1/pdf/ecmanual17.pdf
>
> Ihave not had a chance to test these for power output yet.  The efficiency
> is lower than other poly modules, but their manufacturing process is
unique
> and holds good promise (IMHO) to possibly lower PV costs significantly.
> Their poly cells are different looking due to the ribbon technology.  The
> cells use significantly less silicon than others according to what I've
> read.  Will let you know when I get some time (Yea,Right!) to test.
> Regards,
> Bob Maynard
> Energy Outfitters
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vince McClellan [mailto:mail at solarenergydesign.com]
> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 11:58 AM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: Evergreen solar module performance. [RE-wrenches]
>
>
> Hola
> I was wondering if any one on the wrenches list has any experience with
> Evergreen Solar Modules. I have a customer that is interested in using
> EC-102 or EC-110 modules for his system. His primary interest in them is
> that they are manufactured in the U.S. I've never used their products and
> all I know about them is that their warranty doesn't seem that great.
>
> Muchas Gracias
> Vicente
> Energy Design
> Eugene OR.
>
>
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