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If you really want a BNIB panel this price to me is not bad unless it fits a niche need, but you can get bigger and more wattage solar panels on ebay that are either used or manufacture defect, as much as half price of this for some or even less, the only downside that usually shipping is not free so you benefit from ordering bulk. Santan solar is a good example of a website that has used, manufacture defect panels, or new panels for great prices. All panels are guaranteed to be within 80% of their stated spec, which means your saving a ton for a panel that will still work great for another 10-15 years.
If you really want a BNIB panel this price to me is so so unless it fits a niche need, but you can get bigger and more wattage solar panels on ebay that are either used or manufacture defect, as much as half price of this for some or even less, the only downside that usually shipping is not free so you benefit from ordering bulk. Santan solar is a good example of a website that has used, manufacture defect panels, or new panels for great prices. All panels are guaranteed to be within 80% of their stated spec, which means your saving a ton for a panel that will still work great for another 10-15 years.
Then add shipping... then add the reduced output from each panel due to defects... and suddenly you haven't saved any money.
I don't know anything about this, but when I clicked the link for the santan solar panels, I was prompted with 10% off and free shipping. If that's true and the panels are what the poster said they are, that seems like a good deal.
$30 for 80% 255w panel versus $96 for 100% 200w panel.
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Then add shipping... then add the reduced output from each panel due to defects... and suddenly you haven't saved any money.
I take it you didnt even take the time to look into it and just pulling things out of your rear dowg....
Even with the shipping added in which at least my case to IL is almost the price of the lot of panels after the %10 off from the site you are looking around $57 per panel which at even a 20% loss puts it right at the range of this panel. Shipping gets cheaper the closer you get to AZ and they even offer local pickup if your not far from the warehouse.
Also The Mitsu is a more expensive panel in general which is why I used it for reference, for the brand recognition, if I used the more obscure panel brands those costs go down even more and in some cases drastically.
Your also guaranteed minimum 80% within spec, that does not mean they dont come in some cases almost brand new, but because of a broken backing or a blemish it was returned.
So thanks for playing but
In short my comments are to let people know there are many options for cheaper, if its something they are looking into long term, or to play with.
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I don't know anything about this, but when I clicked the link for the santan solar panels, I was prompted with 10% off and free shipping. If that's true and the panels are what the poster said they are, that seems like a good deal.
$30 for 80% 255w panel versus $96 for 100% 200w panel.
Just make sure the max voltage of the panel matches your charge controller. Many of the house panels have higher voltage than 12v systems will accept.
Just make sure the max voltage of the panel matches your charge controller. Many of the house panels have higher voltage than 12v systems will accept.
I'd like to research going about this further. I literally have no idea, but the thought of filling my detached garage roof with cheap solar panels to charge my EV sounds appealing.
No idea where to start, you have any resources for something like this. If I can do it for like under $5k, it seems worth it. Assuming I'd hire an electrician to do some of the final work, but I could certainly install the panels and wire them together myself, after that, I'm not sure.
If you really want a BNIB panel this price to me is not bad unless it fits a niche need, but you can get bigger and more wattage solar panels on ebay that are either used or manufacture defect, as much as half price of this for some or even less, the only downside that usually shipping is not free so you benefit from ordering bulk. Santan solar is a good example of a website that has used, manufacture defect panels, or new panels for great prices. All panels are guaranteed to be within 80% of their stated spec, which means your saving a ton for a panel that will still work great for another 10-15 years.
I'd like to research going about this further. I literally have no idea, but the thought of filling my detached garage roof with cheap solar panels to charge my EV sounds appealing.
No idea where to start, you have any resources for something like this. If I can do it for like under $5k, it seems worth it. Assuming I'd hire an electrician to do some of the final work, but I could certainly install the panels and wire them together myself, after that, I'm not sure.
Will Prowse will teach you everything you need to know, dude has built up from humble YT beginnings to being one of the top sources for anything Solar.
Genuine question: How do we get rid of old panels? Can't
really put them out at front, can we?
Most people just trash them unfortunately, they can be almost fully recycled but there are very few plants with the machinery for it.
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Chinese solar products blow any Japanese out of way. Simply the best quality and tech you get
Last I checked and its been a bit, SunPower panels were one the most efficient panels on the market at over a 22% efficiency rating, and they were based in California. I do agree with you though, that China has a lot of good ones, pretty much most are built in China for way cheaper and shipped here, its the reason why US makers want tariffs on international panels.
I'd like to research going about this further. I literally have no idea, but the thought of filling my detached garage roof with cheap solar panels to charge my EV sounds appealing.
No idea where to start, you have any resources for something like this. If I can do it for like under $5k, it seems worth it. Assuming I'd hire an electrician to do some of the final work, but I could certainly install the panels and wire them together myself, after that, I'm not sure.
Yeah Will Prowse on YouTube. He also has a website that is geared toward beginners. There are several good DIY Solar groups on Facebook also. Typically you can find perfectly good used panels for suuuuper cheap compared to new.
Price is really dependent on if you plan to use batteries or not, but I bet for 5k you could get everything you need for one EV.
I've been wanting to try out solar charging for my BLUETTI ac180 I got from prime day. With hurricane season upon us here in FL, this seems like a good price to try one out for what I'm trying to do.
My goal is to have something that can power my chest freezer and fridge through the night (which the ac180 does easily) and recharge from propane inverter Gen or ideally, solar during the day.
The Last couple bad hurricanes, we were without power anywhere from 4 to 7 days and trying to run the propane inverter Gen at night wasn't ideal and I don't like being sleep/trying to sleep, while it's running.
That said, I did watch some Video reviews/comparisons of the eco worthy panels and general consensus seems to be, that they don't produce as much wattage as many other brands for the same size and that even between panels they can vary a significant amount. Other brands that seem to perform better and more consistently, are generally 1.5-2x more than op's price for the eco worthy 200w.
I'm not trying to do a big setup or anything (at least for now 😬) so this should work for what I'm after and at a price point that doesn't bother me if it doesn't prove to be as efficient as the more expensive brands. Tyvm 🙂👍
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I plan on building a little compound on some large acreage in the next few years and it will be immensely cheaper for me to go with these type of panels and build out over time, instead of buying new all at one time. So this is stuff I looked into for my own use, but figured others would benefit from it too cause most dont know things like these are available, and the savings that can be had.
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Yeah Will Prowse on YouTube. He also has a website that is geared toward beginners. There are several good DIY Solar groups on Facebook also. Typically you can find perfectly good used panels for suuuuper cheap compared to new.
Price is really dependent on if you plan to use batteries or not, but I bet for 5k you could get everything you need for one EV.
I'd assume I'd need batteries since we are almost always charging overnight.
Will check out will on YT as recommended by others also.
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Quick example used mitsubishi panels 255w 12 of them for $360, thats $30 a panel before shipping.
https://www.santansolar
Quick example used mitsubishi panels 255w 12 of them for $360, thats $30 a panel before shipping.
https://www.santansolar.com/produ...let-of-12/ [santansolar.com]
$30 for 80% 255w panel versus $96 for 100% 200w panel.
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Even with the shipping added in which at least my case to IL is almost the price of the lot of panels after the %10 off from the site you are looking around $57 per panel which at even a 20% loss puts it right at the range of this panel. Shipping gets cheaper the closer you get to AZ and they even offer local pickup if your not far from the warehouse.
Also The Mitsu is a more expensive panel in general which is why I used it for reference, for the brand recognition, if I used the more obscure panel brands those costs go down even more and in some cases drastically.
Your also guaranteed minimum 80% within spec, that does not mean they dont come in some cases almost brand new, but because of a broken backing or a blemish it was returned.
So thanks for playing but
In short my comments are to let people know there are many options for cheaper, if its something they are looking into long term, or to play with.
$30 for 80% 255w panel versus $96 for 100% 200w panel.
No idea where to start, you have any resources for something like this. If I can do it for like under $5k, it seems worth it. Assuming I'd hire an electrician to do some of the final work, but I could certainly install the panels and wire them together myself, after that, I'm not sure.
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Quick example used mitsubishi panels 255w 12 of them for $360, thats $30 a panel before shipping.
https://www.santansolar
No idea where to start, you have any resources for something like this. If I can do it for like under $5k, it seems worth it. Assuming I'd hire an electrician to do some of the final work, but I could certainly install the panels and wire them together myself, after that, I'm not sure.
https://www.youtube.com/@WillProwse
really put them out at front, can we?
No idea where to start, you have any resources for something like this. If I can do it for like under $5k, it seems worth it. Assuming I'd hire an electrician to do some of the final work, but I could certainly install the panels and wire them together myself, after that, I'm not sure.
Price is really dependent on if you plan to use batteries or not, but I bet for 5k you could get everything you need for one EV.
My goal is to have something that can power my chest freezer and fridge through the night (which the ac180 does easily) and recharge from propane inverter Gen or ideally, solar during the day.
The Last couple bad hurricanes, we were without power anywhere from 4 to 7 days and trying to run the propane inverter Gen at night wasn't ideal and I don't like being sleep/trying to sleep, while it's running.
That said, I did watch some Video reviews/comparisons of the eco worthy panels and general consensus seems to be, that they don't produce as much wattage as many other brands for the same size and that even between panels they can vary a significant amount. Other brands that seem to perform better and more consistently, are generally 1.5-2x more than op's price for the eco worthy 200w.
I'm not trying to do a big setup or anything (at least for now 😬) so this should work for what I'm after and at a price point that doesn't bother me if it doesn't prove to be as efficient as the more expensive brands. Tyvm 🙂👍
I plan on building a little compound on some large acreage in the next few years and it will be immensely cheaper for me to go with these type of panels and build out over time, instead of buying new all at one time. So this is stuff I looked into for my own use, but figured others would benefit from it too cause most dont know things like these are available, and the savings that can be had.
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Price is really dependent on if you plan to use batteries or not, but I bet for 5k you could get everything you need for one EV.
Will check out will on YT as recommended by others also.
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