Here's the link to the UniSolar-64W
http://www.altestore.com/store/Solar-Panels/51-to-99-Watt-Solar-Panels/UniSolar-64-64W-12V-Thinfilm-Solar-Panel/p1986/
Sandra
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, Beth Cannestra <myjossi@...> wrote:
>
> Jay, I was able to open your original attachments on my Mac, but have not been
> able to open either on a PC - I don't know if that helps or not.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Rogers <issimo1@...>
> To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, May 31, 2011 8:03:18 AM
> Subject: [tabtrailers] Re: peel and stick solar
>
> Â
> Hey, Folks!
>
> For some reason the links I provided in message 62239 didn't work.
> Try these:
> For the 1st link http://tinyurl.com/4x4zegm
>
> For the 2nd http://tinyurl.com/3tuqxxm
>
> Jay
> Jay & Beth
> #1896
>
> --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "Rogers" <issimo1@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Janet,
> >
> > I have a Uni-Solar 64W panel that is a cut up and smaller version of what you
> >are looking at mounted in a traditional solar panel frame.
> > The thin film Uni-Solar panels put out more electricity than other silicon
> >based panels because they collect energy at 3 different wavelengths offering
> >decent performance in lower light conditions (Clouds, occasional shade). BUT:
> >the unit you have listed here would be longer than the entire roof of a T@B. I
> >might fit on a T@DA. Even so, the shape of the roof on the T@B or T@DA would
> >mean that you would lose up to 50% of the efficiency of the panel. You can find
> >other panels that are shorter (112") and will fit a T@B but the loss in
> >efficiency is, as noted, pretty big. I had a dream of mounting 2 of these on my
> >T@B and a guy in S. California beat me to it. Here is a link with a
> >super-generous response to lots of questions I had for him.
> >http://tinyurl.com/3ph6lzk
> >
> > My eventual solution is here: http://tinyurl.com/3qapr4f
> >
> > My setup works in summer with no obstructions to the sun, but, if I were to
> >truly go off grid I'd need 2-4x the panel wattage and a couple more batteries
> >for storage.
> >
> >
> > Uni-Solar DID make 32W sticky-back panels (there are actually 2 of these in my
> >panel) which would have been perfect to mount (mount in a square shape on top of
> >the T@B- fan vent in the middle) but they discontinued them years ago and I have
> >not seen any indication that they will ever make them again.
> >
> >
> > Finally, some canal boaters in England mounted the long strip panels on their
> >rigs and discovered that, due to the dark color of the panel strips, the roof
> >temperature under the panels could increase up to 15 degrees F on hot days. That
> >experience made the portable panel choice for me, however, they are now standard
> >equipment on the Canadian "Alto" trailers. I haven't heard anything about their
> >experience with them.
> >
> > I hope this helps!
> >
> > Jay
> > Jay & Beth
> > #1896
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "JN" <craftnurd@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I am playing around with ideas to be able to dry camp, and as much as I would
> >love to go completely off grid, unfortunately, I am a slave to a few things
> >electric... I have been researching the idea of a portable solar panel system,
> >but came across this:
> > >
> > >
> >http://www.amazon.com/Uni-Solar-PVL-136-PowerBond-216-Inch-15-5-Inch/dp/B002MWFFWM
> >
> > >
> > > Has anyone used it? Any thoughts?
> > >
> > > Janet
> > > #0389
> > >
> >
>
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