which solar panel?

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Has this been posted before? If so I missed it and hope someone has a few ideas about flexible versus the other(s) - looking for one with about 60w output - although that's probably a "lab" figure...

 

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solar panel derating figures

Solarex derate solar panels as follows for uk use the following figures apply to a 10W panel, so multiply up to suite your panel size.

Area - summer Ah per day - winter Ah per day SW england - 2.5 0.7 Scot Highlands- 2.0 0.5

flexible or non depends entirely on your installation requirements. give us a clue!!

kevin www.yachtbits.co.uk solar panel supplier!

 

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Re: solar panel derating figures

Thanks, Kevin - I think rigid is more efficient? Hope to get info to help decide - on Rival 32 - so no great amount of flat deck available - may use radar arch or guardrails?

 

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Re: solar panel derating figures

Yes rigid/ semi rigid do tend to be better. it is also recommended that they are installed tilted facing south! Kind of limits the headings you can sail on!! but worth bearing in mind if moored at a pontoon.