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Old 09-02-2017, 03:31 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by samwichse View Post
Because they do add weight and are not cheap?

No way they're getting more than 5-10% of those cells' ideal output any given day. For the same cost, I bet they could get way more range by adding to the battery pack.
Each of those flex panels weigh under 4 lbs are up to 28% efficient and due to the design are more efficient at collecting indirect light than a standard poly panel.

This isn't 1999 anymore, a lot of foreign panels are getting to be very efficient at hobby prices .
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