[RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

[Dana]

No firm idea but the are definitely a Euro module as the whole camper chassis is a Euro make..

 

 

 

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From: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org> On Behalf Of Alex MeVay
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 6:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

 

Hi Dana,

 

For these types of applications, which make up a lot of our business, we typically point customers to Solbian, who use Sunpower and other cells.  I believe our more budget-minded customers have also been happy with the Renogy flex panels.

 

Merlin Solar makes the best interconnect technology I've seen for semi-flexible panels: thin grids that cover the cells and keep things working even if the cell is shattered.  I believe they do mostly B2B, but I know at least some of Solbian's panels incorporate their technology.  

 

If your customer does want to consider some framed glass panels, stick to the smaller sizes (100-160W) to reduce issues with frame flex (both the vehicle's and the panel's!).  

 

I do share your skepticism about the flex panels...  While I might go flex next time for the weight savings, I have 2x 100W glass panels on my camper van, installed by the previous owner.  After 7 years and 70,000 miles, many off-road, they are doing great.

 

Out of curiosity, do you know what brand your customer's panels were and how long before they gave out?

 

Best,




Alex MeVay

Blue Sky Energy * http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com
Genasun * http://www.genasun.com

 

 

On Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 6:15 PM Tump <tump at swnl.net <mailto:tump at swnl.net> > wrote:

Contact  Joe Marieno @Mia Sole 707-331-4030

On Sep 18, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Dana <dana at solarwork.com <mailto:dana at solarwork.com> > wrote:

 

Hey there All – 

 

I have a new client that has an over the top [$100K+] 4X4 off road camper that has glued down flex PV modules that have died, faded PCV front sheets with no output.

I suggested a framed module but client in more interested in a flexible type of glue down module.

 

Any suggestions on a flexible possibly glue down type of PV module, supplier suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

 

 

 

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