Rich,
I +1 the PowerFilm solar panels. I bought a 21W panel and a two-battery
controller (Morningstar) from Defender this spring and the system worked quite
well over the summer. The panel was installed over a bimini (you can tie it or
use snaps (like the ones for the dodger)).
I believe that flexible ones are better (same thing as Edd says).
Make sure that you buy a good controller; this is what makes or breaks the
system. You may want to read Maine Sail’s musings on controllers and how they
affect the charging time.
The Genasun is supposedly one of the better ones, though i am quite happy with
the Morningstar.
Good luck
Marek (in Ottawa).
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Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:42:56 -0400
From: Edd Schillay <[email protected]>
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels
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Rich,
I've installed a PowerFilm solar panel on the Enterprise years ago along with a
two-battery regulator. I think the flexible panels are best because the solid
ones tend to crack and break. The panel sits on top of my companionway hatch
during the warmer months but I move it to a southern exposure angle during the
winter so snow won't pile up on it.
PowerFilm link:
http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2290044%7C2290048&id=1206968
Controler / Regulator Link:
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2290044%7C2290047&id=1802202
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
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