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Old 01-19-2010, 06:20 PM   #7 (permalink)
rgathright
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Originally Posted by wfairley View Post
* independent solar collectors covering every horizontal surface, with auxiliary extending surfaces aerodynamically integrated with the exterior
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Woody
I tested this concept by using 1sqft of PowerFilm on my Jeep and drove with it for 1 year. The problem was that the solar cell crumbled in the high heat and humidity of Louisiana. The 1 sqft solar cell, when in full sun, could power an 80MM x 80 MM x 10 MM computer fan mounted on the dashboard. You are just not going to get the power you want from an install on a car like this.

Instead, I decided to mount solar panels on my home. The panels will be in a fixed position so I can protect them a lot better than on my car.

Good luck!
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