Suntech 280 watt panels and design ideas

[solarrules]

I still encourage you to do your own research and reading. Here's a good place to start:

http://homepower.com/view/?file=HP134_pg50_Sanchez

A pretty good table in there to do comparisons.

[russ]

That particular document has good explanations of various terms as well.

Look at the design tool I provided a link for earlier in this thread. It allows you to select from various manufacturers panels and then compare them side by side.

Russ

[NABCEP Russ]

IMHO if you really want to get the most wattage per square foot of space look at the sunpower modules. If you have shading you will have to get permission from Sunpower to use microinverters and they are pricey. I agree with the others that for the most part module output is a function of size. The Sunpower modules have a slightly higher conversion rate than the others.

Sanyo is another option for high power density. They have some interesting technology. They are also compatible with the Enphase M210 micro inverter so you're not limited to 190w.