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I'm hoping to build several semi-flexible panels. I would buy ready made, however I need custom shapes to take advantage of the structure these panels will be mounted on. I can't do rigid as they will be mounted on a gently curved surface. I would like to use ultra barrier and 3M encapsulating film however I can't find anyplace to buy it. Any ideas
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Look at BuildItSolar website for ideas. AFKC, DIY solar PV panels is a dead end, unless you can get into a solar PV factory at night and run the vacuum heat laminators and encapsulation machines.Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
|| Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
|| VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A
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How do the college kids make their solar powered vehicles? I'm not really building panels but trying to mount and encapsulate Maxeon cells on a rigid fiberglass surface. I do composites work and have a vacuum system and a large oven capable of reaching 250F. Acquiring the materials seems to be the problemComment
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They use cells, panels and necessary materials made by others, just like they probably don't make their own wheels. More like a system integrator function. They assemble/bolt/glue/fit components together. They usually don't manufacture components. They usually/often start out as gear head teenagers and bring their interests to the classroom and shop. Nothing wrong with that.Comment
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What the dimensions you needed?Comment
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