ok, one step at a time. You would not go out and buy a new set of tires, then go find a car to fit them if want to drive would you? Figure out what you want to accomplish in a solar system design before even thinking about panels.
All the info you need is right here in the stickies of solarpaneltalk and many pros here seem to have unending patience repeating the same info. U tube is worse than the boob tube. There may be some good info there somewhere but it's not worth sifting thru all the crap to find it and there is not nuff space in a u tube clip to include the complexity of complete solar design. Even many other forums that include solar system use can have some very misleading statements that you will not find here. These guys are serious professionals, not looking to sell you anything but full of knowledge and experience and willing to share.
Now if you could find some 40% efficient solar cells that may be a worthwhile DIY project but as those cells are not even available in home built panels yet it'll be awhile before there is scrap to sell separately. Snot important anyway if you have the space for 15-20% panels. It's the $ per watt figure and longevity that counts for a home system. 40% cells are priced for military/space programs.
All the info you need is right here in the stickies of solarpaneltalk and many pros here seem to have unending patience repeating the same info. U tube is worse than the boob tube. There may be some good info there somewhere but it's not worth sifting thru all the crap to find it and there is not nuff space in a u tube clip to include the complexity of complete solar design. Even many other forums that include solar system use can have some very misleading statements that you will not find here. These guys are serious professionals, not looking to sell you anything but full of knowledge and experience and willing to share.
Now if you could find some 40% efficient solar cells that may be a worthwhile DIY project but as those cells are not even available in home built panels yet it'll be awhile before there is scrap to sell separately. Snot important anyway if you have the space for 15-20% panels. It's the $ per watt figure and longevity that counts for a home system. 40% cells are priced for military/space programs.
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