Nexus Wind solar panel replacement

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The solar panel on my wireless Nexus Wind is broken. Does anyone know if there is a replacement part for it, or what the specs (voltage etc) is?
 

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I imagine the solar panel is quite small. It will probably feed a battery or high capacitance capacitor. Probably in the range of 6 or 7 volts no load in sun. This will charge a capacitor or battery up to 5 volts. However you may be able to count the number of strips of semiconductor in the old panel. I think they relate to about .4volt per strip. But a replacement should have a similar number of strips. Have a look at solar garden lights. Often have a small solar pV panel to charge them of possibly suitable voltage. ol'will
 

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Thanks for the advice!
There is a battery inside which I replaced during the winter after having some problems last year.
It worked for a while but stopped. I suspect the solar panel as it was a bit yellowish in one side..
I have to take it down again and inspect the panel further.
 
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