AM Solar's new GS100

[blars]

Looking at AM solar's web site, I noticed they have a new 100 watt panel that is smaller, ligher, and more expensive that the previous one, the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amsolar.com/gs100.html">GS100</a>.&nbsp; If the $400 price tag (no sales tax in Oregon) doesn't scare you off, you can get more watts of panels on a small roof than with most other panels.<br>

 

[sl1966]

<div>The specs on these are even better than the RV100's, and they shaved off about 5 pounds weight per. I think I'm in love!</div>

 

[gadgetMe]

or you can get a sun electric 125 watt panel for $231.00<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://sunelec.com/index.php?main_p...68&amp;zenid=11ce0a97475e5be0194677fa57e3ef7c">Link</a><br>Putz<br>

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[sl1966]

Am I right in assuming that you would wire solar panels together in series to the charge control system? Or is it done in parallel?<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Thanks</div><div>Steve</div>

 

[blars]

Am I right in assuming that you would wire solar panels together in series to the charge control system? Or is it done in parallel?

<br><br>Solar pannels are usually wired in parallel.&nbsp; Sometimes series connections are used with a mppt charge controller.&nbsp; Which is better when one of the pannels is in partial shade depends on who you ask.&nbsp; If you mix pannels, you need to have the same voltage (parrallel) or current (series).<br>

 

[Vern M]

<P><FONT size=3>blars, have you seen the panel you mention in action? It is easy to claim anything but harder, sometimes, to prove it. I don't doubt them, just bring up there are a lot of claims out there but really only one science at present in manufacturing and assembly. (excluding thin film which is less powerful and more fragile)&nbsp;</FONT></P>

 

[sl1966]

Some fellow full timers are using one of the earlier models on their rig. They highly recommended them, and have been using them for about two years I think.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>http://www.technomadia.com</div><div><br></div>

 

[blars]

<p><font size="3">blars, have you seen the panel you mention in action?</font>

</p><p>No.&nbsp; AM solar does seem to have a good reputation though.&nbsp; Their web site does explain some of how the cells in this pannel are able to be more efficient than others.<br></p>

 

[Vern M]

"...some of the cells are more efficient than others...."<br><br>Hard to believe that would make the panel more efficient since they have to be wired in series which would pull efficiency down to the lowest of the bunch.<br><br>That's the kind of thing I was alluding to; truth in advertising. It's hard to wade through it all. That's why I went with a monolithic cell panel for its proven reliability and output.<br>