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Daily Archives: January 23, 2010
Want more… [PowerFilm ~ Ames, Iowa] 5
Solar Power: Flexible Solar Panel 10 W 12V System (11.5"x38")
Overview: The integrated flexible solar power panels are manufactured using a revolutionary technology – Thin-film on plastic, making them truly rollable with light weight unlike other thin film solar panel that is only somewhat flexible. The PF series rollable solar panels are all monolithically integrated which eliminate the need for damage-prone manual connection of individual solar cells. The flexible panels also perform very well in diverse environments, including hot sun and don’t suffer from wasted over voltage. They are made of natural silicone, a nature source in abundant supply and made in USA
As best I can determine, the solar panels I purchased from batteryspace.com were manufactured in Ames, Iowa by PowerFilm. I am familiar with the company from earlier reading. From my research, I am please with the panels I have purchased, and I do not have them yet. My purchase price is the best I could find @ $198.59 each—discounted to $188.66.
Power for the quad ~ solar [Stage II] 6
Given the Stage I planning and extensive reading, video reviews, comparison shopping, telephone calls and consultation, I purchased [01/20 & 01/21] the following items. I have several 12-volt SLA batteries around, so I’ll use one of them to better judge my battery capacity.
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I intend to power the following off the 12-volt battery: 5 DiNotte Lights; 1 horn, Garmin Nuvi 760; an inverter [for: iPod Touch Power, iHome speaker]; AA battery charger; powergorilla for my laptop. Again, the question is the amp-hours needed to run/charge devices and not go below the battery minimum. I’d like to do so with a 10 amp-hour battery. Also, what type battery. To meet the DiNotte concerns—SLA. To be light—Li-Ion. What a dilemma.
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Phase III [setup] [to be published]
Phase IV [testing] [to be published]
