You want to “isolate” different panels either through micro-inverters or at least diodes to keep the current flowing the right way. A shadow on one panel will wreak havoc on a system of multiple panels if not done right.
Neil Neil Andersen 1982 C&C 32 Rock Hall, MD 21661 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Save money and the environment. Use Century Gothic font and save 30% of your ink From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Kevin Benoit via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 9, 2018 7:39 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Kevin Benoit <kbenoit...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List flexible solar panel on hatch Be aware that any shadow on the panel greatly reduces it’s efficiency. I’m not sure you’ll get much direct sunlight in that location. On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 3:47 PM David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I am considering putting a thin flexible solar panel on the companionway sliding hatch. I have found ones that would fit, but I am unsure of how I would connect it. The power cable would have to be able to move 3-4’ as the hatch slides open and closed and not catch on the hatch itself. If anyone has done this, I would be curious how you handled ths problem. Thanks- Dave Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray -- Kevin Benoit 225-205-2373 Sent from My IPhone
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