In support of solar

[dgadee]

I am certain of my data. The two sets of panels are controlled by entirely serparate victron controllers.

Obviously when the sun is out and high in the sky, the rigid panels on the arch are stonking power out compared to the walkon panels. But as soon as the sun is even partly shaded by a cloud, or the sun angle dips, they drop off the cliff.

Meanwile the walk-on deck panels keep pumping even when sky is overcast, from dawn to sunset, and even when shaded by bits of rigging.

Averaged over a few weeks of varying conditions, the walk on panels have a higher yield per area.

So, would you consider the replacement of rigid panels on an arch with flexible panels on that same arch in the UK (obviously, more cloud here than in the Med)?

 

[Ric]

Yes, when my rigid panels on the arch are dead I intend to replace them with a thin panel of plastic, and then attach multiple flexible walk on panels. It will be also less windage and more elegant as I can form a curve into the array.

 

[coopec]

Can you give us a link to your "multiple flexible walk on panels " if you haven't already done so?

Are these the ones you are talking about?
Walk On Marine Grade Solar Panels with 2021 technology and SunPower cells. We can help you decide on the right panels to meet your power needs.

 

[Kelpie]

Yes, when my rigid panels on the arch are dead I intend to replace them with a thin panel of plastic, and then attach multiple flexible walk on panels. It will be also less windage and more elegant as I can form a curve into the array.

You might be waiting a while. Rigid panels last almost forever, flexi ones can be dead within a couple of years, if allowed to flex.

 

[lustyd]

Old flexi ones. New ones not so much. This outdated info gets rolled out all too often and puts people off of perfectly good kit for no reason.