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Post by andrew1980 on Feb 9, 2017 1:19:54 GMT
Hey guys!
I'm new here, but hoping to be regularly part of this community! Glad to read threads from passionate solar enthusiasts.
I'm helping a friend develop a new DIY solar kit that uses flexible, lightweight solar panels, and directly adheres to a UV protected sunscreen fabric.
No rails.
No penetration. Uses straps that are connected to the eaves of the residential home.
Lightweight. So no structural engineering required (i.e. no drawings).
He tried it on his home and it could install in less than 2 hours. He says conventional kits with rails can take sometimes 2 days.
I guess the reason I'm posting on this forum is to see whether this type of product is a DIYers dream? Does this get you excited?
Please don't hold back on your reaction. =)
-Andrew
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Post by dennis461 on Feb 9, 2017 18:58:11 GMT
Sounds too good to be true... How much wind could something like this withstand? How many attachment points are needed? Does a building eave have any strong anchor point? Would wire connections be flexible also? If it ripples in the wind, will the internal cell connection stay together?
Perhaps start with a small 4 foot square prototype. I'll test it on my brothers sailboat. On second thought, make it a 4 foot triangle, with 12-20VDC output for a 12VDC charge controller.
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