Kirbinster - you questioned me on what I meant about "first generation" - I answered.
There are better systems available, however, the current price does not make it a mainstream product - some people like my friend who have the "in" are lucky enough or rich enough to get their hands on equipment that we (the general public) won't see for a few years. Well, I can get my hands on it at a price..... thus my statement of:
With regards to the solar cells - the setup that Kirbinster has looks to be 1st generation, they've also come a long way in solar, but at a price too dear for me, however, a friend has a setup which produces about 3 times the power for the same area as a 1st generation setup, also, the longevity of the panels has increased dramatically.
Why do people start to feel offended right away - at least this is what it sounds like to me - forgive me if I'm reading you wrong here, but I merely stated that your panels look to be 1st generation, I did not say your panels are Crud or useless - 1st generation does not imply that, nor do i think that, I actually feel that you're doing a great thing by going solar yet you reply like I insulted you.
With regards to the 208 being "skimped on", The production process and cell structure is different - according to sharp, it's a a more efficient and completely different cell, (more silicone is not always better) they actually produce almost 50% more current (A) at a lesser voltage than the 180's and carry the same warranty as all other sharp products, but that doesn't mean they'll fail earlier - usually 1 month past the full warranty.
Kyocera produces a 200w first generation panel that is smaller than the 180's and produces more power, Misubishi is also up there, with their 180w pushing 60% more current at a lower voltage.
The newer technology Linear-cell striped construction PV panels (Solar concentrators) are already reaching past the 140W mark for the same physical size, carry a 25 year warranty (compare to sharp - 2 yr which is already better than the typical 1yr)
Anyways, by no means did I intend to dis your setup, it's pretty cool, I'm sorry if writing "1st generation" got you all up in arms!
There are better systems available, however, the current price does not make it a mainstream product - some people like my friend who have the "in" are lucky enough or rich enough to get their hands on equipment that we (the general public) won't see for a few years. Well, I can get my hands on it at a price..... thus my statement of:
With regards to the solar cells - the setup that Kirbinster has looks to be 1st generation, they've also come a long way in solar, but at a price too dear for me, however, a friend has a setup which produces about 3 times the power for the same area as a 1st generation setup, also, the longevity of the panels has increased dramatically.
Why do people start to feel offended right away - at least this is what it sounds like to me - forgive me if I'm reading you wrong here, but I merely stated that your panels look to be 1st generation, I did not say your panels are Crud or useless - 1st generation does not imply that, nor do i think that, I actually feel that you're doing a great thing by going solar yet you reply like I insulted you.
With regards to the 208 being "skimped on", The production process and cell structure is different - according to sharp, it's a a more efficient and completely different cell, (more silicone is not always better) they actually produce almost 50% more current (A) at a lesser voltage than the 180's and carry the same warranty as all other sharp products, but that doesn't mean they'll fail earlier - usually 1 month past the full warranty.
Kyocera produces a 200w first generation panel that is smaller than the 180's and produces more power, Misubishi is also up there, with their 180w pushing 60% more current at a lower voltage.
The newer technology Linear-cell striped construction PV panels (Solar concentrators) are already reaching past the 140W mark for the same physical size, carry a 25 year warranty (compare to sharp - 2 yr which is already better than the typical 1yr)
Anyways, by no means did I intend to dis your setup, it's pretty cool, I'm sorry if writing "1st generation" got you all up in arms!
