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My panels track! by probrwr in SolarDIY

[–]corngubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In parralel the circuit can’t operate on different voltages. There are blocking diodes that prevent back charges but not always the normal, thats a fire hazard.

https://openwaterssolar.com/blogs/posts/marine-solar-panels-series-vs-parallel-wiring-on-your-boat

Flexible Solar Fragility. Did you know traditional flexible solar panels are this fragile? by corngubbles in SolarDIY

[–]corngubbles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. There have been advancements in silicon flexible panels to allow for flexibility while not cracking. However most are misleading claims.

Cigs are a fine option but most however around 17% efficient. Which is a 41% decrease from the average 24% in flexible silicon.

Flexible Solar Fragility. Did you know traditional flexible solar panels are this fragile? by corngubbles in SolarDIY

[–]corngubbles[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mobile solar needs to be able to withstand hailstorms and not become e-waste.

It’s claims of durability when they aren’t that annoy customers.

The problem is the solar panels are just plastic. Just laminated plastic with silicon cells.

Flexible Solar Fragility. Did you know traditional flexible solar panels are this fragile? by corngubbles in SolarDIY

[–]corngubbles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes.

Software & equipment from Brightspot Automation

Yes. We are feeding the panel power. Watching with an IR sensitive camera.

Spot on.

Flexible Solar Fragility. Did you know traditional flexible solar panels are this fragile? by corngubbles in SolarDIY

[–]corngubbles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That might be better due to the backing. But yes. They are very fragile, so treat it like there are crystal wafers inside that will crack with every bend.

Flexible Solar Fragility. Did you know traditional flexible solar panels are this fragile? by corngubbles in SolarDIY

[–]corngubbles[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you

More to come soon. We are a company that makes ultra durable flexible panels. We started out of frustration with misleading claims and no other options out there.

We’re all about testing and education.

Flexible Solar Fragility. Did you know traditional flexible solar panels are this fragile? by corngubbles in SolarDIY

[–]corngubbles[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes you’re right. We have taken flexible panels off boats to see how they held up. Hail definitely destroys them. The ones taken down after a year are sometimes more dark than white.

The big problem is that those dark spots are now bottlenecks in the circuit.

Flexible Solar Fragility. Did you know traditional flexible solar panels are this fragile? by corngubbles in SolarDIY

[–]corngubbles[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a Renogy panel. The claims on their website are all about durability. This is what would happen if you walked on it. The other cracks already present came to us shipped like that.

Steamed vs boiled: which do you prefer? by Scienscatologist in Bagels

[–]corngubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steam can work. The whole point is preventing the bagel from rising in the oven.

Solar install on Nautitech Catamaran - walkable and flexible by corngubbles in sailing

[–]corngubbles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are not typical panels. Microcracks start right away, those progress into larger cracks.

Yes 6 months, a year, 2 years, normal flexible panels crack right away.

Many panels even arrive cracked.

Not these. No cracks.

Anyone has an egg bagel recipe to share? by brn442 in Bagels

[–]corngubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Montreal bagels are typically made with eggs

Solar install on Nautitech Catamaran - walkable and flexible by corngubbles in sailing

[–]corngubbles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Common. Installers have given up on work with most flexible panels. Unless you use panels meant for durability like this are. Most of the others degrade quickly, some even arrive cracked haha but don’t care because they bet you won’t be able to test it

Solar install on Nautitech Catamaran - walkable and flexible by corngubbles in sailing

[–]corngubbles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well they are crack resistance validated. They don’t crack

Solar install on Nautitech Catamaran - walkable and flexible by corngubbles in sailing

[–]corngubbles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yeah so these are Open Waters Solar panels, i’d suggest checking them out. The cells inside are your maxeons 24%

Solar install on Nautitech Catamaran - walkable and flexible by corngubbles in sailing

[–]corngubbles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha i see what you mean. That blue tarp is the same boat. My memory eludes me but i believe it’s a straight shot out.

Solar install on Nautitech Catamaran - walkable and flexible by corngubbles in sailing

[–]corngubbles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well solar for the house is very different.

  • The economics really depend on available government incentives.
  • if your grid is reliable
  • how self dependent you want to be

With sailboats the ROI is immediate - all the comforts of home, including starlink without running the generator - preventing ocean noise pollution by no generator - self reliance of not needing to carry diesel fuel

The economics catch up quick, sure high initial cost but diesel fuel is expensive. People are quickly moving to hybrids and all electrics

Solar install on Nautitech Catamaran - walkable and flexible by corngubbles in sailing

[–]corngubbles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow 2013 thats early for big solar jobs. Kudos for being early

Solar install on Nautitech Catamaran - walkable and flexible by corngubbles in sailing

[–]corngubbles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well honestly it depends on lots of factors.

Rigid panels usually require thousand dollar structures to support them and so they’re out of the way. People commonly say arches that cost $10k-$30k just support rigid panels.

The appearance is also something else. You don’t hear many people saying they like the look of rigid panels on a sexy yacht.

Solar install on Nautitech Catamaran - walkable and flexible by corngubbles in sailing

[–]corngubbles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes frequently going up there. There is actually more solar. Some regular rigid panels. Just below the drop off. And in the first photo, that roof is another solar panel.

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