Eswyn Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Hi to all & very best wishes for Xmas & New Year Has anyone had/got experience of flexible so;ar panels, are they any good etc. Just been told there is not room for a fixed one on the roof of my new `van ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 No direct experience, but I did a lot of research before fitting panels to my new van, I stuck with traditional panels. Pros: Lightweight Easy to fit Cons: More expensive per watt. Reduced life output can reduce by 50% over 5 years. No underside ventilation they can run very hot which reduces output. Local heat build up under panel can cause damage to GRP roofs. I would have though it would be easier to find room on your roof for 2 or 3 smaller panels than a 100W semi-flexible panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joe90 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Trying to understand why the OP is saying no room for fixed panels, but enquiring about flexible ones ? which also I discounted after looking into the pros and cons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eswyn Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Hi Guys Thanks for your input so far, I can see the point about ventilation, cost seems reasonable except for the life span. The van is one with a domed roof (dropdown bed) only very small flat roof space,therefore restricting the size of a normal panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 May be able to offer some advice if you post a photo of roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinghigh Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I have three fitted to my MH, for me bonding direct to the roof was the sensible option, they are unobtrusive unaffected by low tree branches, can be walked apon if careful and no additional wind noise frame the frames, The slight reduction in performance in hot weather doesn't compute, you need the most amps in the poorer weather, in good weather it's a non event you have more surplus amps than you can use, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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