I 2nd Larry's experience. I've never seen any flex modules that have
held up for more than a few years. Complete degradation in our high
altitude UV environment. Glass with monocrystalline cells on the other
hand: we still see some bronzed out Arco (before Siemens) modules that
are over 30 years old with decent output.
Another possible way to follow the curve is with smaller glass modules.
We're having good luck with little modules down to 10 watts.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760
On 3/9/20 11:14 AM, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote:
Hi Jay,
We sold/installed flexible modules from various manufacturers for about 5
years. When permanently installed, most have a fast degradation of the PET
encapsulate leading to blotching, peeling, cracking and pitting. The weight
savings is significant and may be worth using for some as long as you don’t
expect the longevity of a framed, glass module. Customers using them
occasionally as a portable module are experiencing long life.
Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems
On Mar 8, 2020, at 4:02 PM, Jay <jay.pe...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi all,
Especially those that do RV,
Any recommendations as to semi flexible modules? I find sun power brand, but
many others saying “sun power cells”.
Prices are of course all over the map.
I am asking because a usual offgrid client bought a camper wants solar
installed and the semi flexible modules seem like a better solution than
framed. Lighter weight, non glass, less to break, etc
If anyone has anything to share I’d like to hear about
Thanks
Jay
Peltz power.
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