[RE-wrenches] crystalline VS uni-solar

[Ian Woofenden]

Hi Jay,

Is there documentation available on this side-by-side comparison? URL?

Thanks,

Ian

>Hi Geoff,
>
>In regards to the performance between Unisolar and crystalline, 
>there is a side by side ( same watts, batteryless intertie with 
>metering) installation up here on the North coast of California, and 
>the the Unisolar is the constant under-performer.  This includes 
>cloudy, sunny, warm, cold weather.
>
>I have seen nothing in the field to support the Unisolar claims 
>about better performance in low light etc.  That said, they do work 
>better in very hot conditions, if thats what you have.
>
>jay
>
>peltz power
>
>
>On Oct 31, 2008, at 8:08 AM, Geoff Greenfield wrote:
>
>>As a follow up to my uni-solar post (and thanks to all who provided 
>>feedback),  I have a second request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Any references to recent side-by side "shoot-outs" between Unisolar 
>>and conventional crystaline PV?  Scientific studies?  Your own 
>>wrench thoughts?
>>
>>
>>
>>I am more and more often encountering confused customers that are 
>>considering unisolar systems at zero-tilt (we are at 40 degrees N), 
>>with plenty of partial shading, after getting a pitch about all 
>>sorts of advantages of Uni-Solar.  I think that this product has 
>>it's role and I occasionally sell it... But I am frustrated when I 
>>truly believe I can deliver a better net energy production with a 
>>tilted crystalline solution (avoiding the shaded areas).  
>>
>>For a brighter energy future,
>>
>>Geoff Greenfield
>>Founder and CEO
>>Third Sun Solar & Wind Power Ltd.
>>340 West State Street, Unit 25
>>Athens, OH 45701
>>
>>740.597.3111     Fax 740.597.1548
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