Excellent Value! A+A+A+A+
These are just the ticket for getting started with Solar. Low cost and high voltage output allow for smaller wire gauges than 18v nominal systems.
With ~90voc and 48vdc nominal voltage, these panels will enable my Solectria PVI 2500 grid-tie inverter to come online with its 150vdc strike voltage with just 4 of these panels (4 x 48v = 192vdc, 240 watts). Im not sure how efficient the inverter would be with such a small 240w setup, but more panels could be added over time (in strings of 4) as the cost comes down.
Weight-per-watt may be a concern to some with larger systems since these panels weigh 31 lbs each (.516 lbs per watt) or about 516 lbs per kilowatt produced ((1000w/60w)*31 lbs). This is the weight of two grown men on your roof - probably not an issue!
In all, an excellent value. Easy to mount using Unirac Type D clamps. Highly Recommended!
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