It would be interesting to be able to compare the failure rates of the two
systems, particularly if they will be installed in areas with challenging
environmental conditions. Boards may be lighter, but.....If they add up, they
may not continue to feel that way.

Dick Ratico
Solarwind Electric

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> I use and sell the SMA product SI & SB line, I use the SI & SB for my own & I
can't say enough good about the functionality of these units. I would suggest
this product too BUT,.... sorry when they shit the bed AND THEY DO the outback
line IS FIELD SERVICABLE! I have hefted a few SI on the boat, off the boat, up
the hill n back down, boards are quite a bit lighter!
> I would only go with a DP&W TOP mounted array. SHADE for folks/animals +
reduction of possible theft & damage. They make it right and you DO get what you
pay from  DP&W!
> My $.02    TUMP
> On Nov 6, 2013, at 9:07 PM, SunHarvest wrote:
> 
>> Although it's more expensive, I'd go with AC Coupled SMA. Contact the owner
of http://standardmicrogrid.com/ for more info on his recent work in
Zambia...wait, I think he's there now. They have a pretty sleek set-up for a
Sunny Island-based system, monitoring included. I'd go with ground-mount but be
aware of theft (goes without saying, right?). You can also check out Volunteers
for International Aid (VIDA) http://www.thevida.org/
>>  
>> And hey, get me involved! It's been years since I've been to A-land and I've
been trying to get back ever since. So much so that I've recently formed a
non-profit, Good Sun, to go back to places like Africa and do good work for good
people.
>>  
>> My bags are packed...
>>  
>> Eric Stikes
>> Owner
>> SunHarvest
>> 001.530.798.3738 (Cell)
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Andrew Truitt
>> To: RE-wrenches
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 3:43 PM
>> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid in Tanzania
>>
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